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What is one thing that differentiates a good athlete from a great one? The way they recover. Recovery is one of the most important habits a high-performing athlete can instill to reduce their fatigue and enhance performance.
Here at Recovery for Athletes, our number one goal is to provide the best tools, resources and techniques for athletes to use in order to obtain peak performance. To support our overall goal, we have decided to outline our
8 best recovery techniques for athletes to turn into habits:
Have you heard of the R.I.C.E method? It stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. It is the go-to, doctor suggested recovery technique to help treat injuries and promote healing. The benefits of the R.I.C.E. method include the following:
Certain recovery products have been created to aid the R.I.C.E method and get you feeling better and back on the field. Professional athlete tested, here are the 3 best devices to use for the R.I.C.E method:
Game Ready GRPro 2.1 Cold & Compression Therapy For Injury Healing and Recovery Ice Machine Game Ready is the global leader in active compressi...
View full detailsGame Ready GRPro 2.1 Cold & Compression Therapy Unit For Knee Injury Healing and Recovery Ice Machine Hurt knee got you down? If you have suffe...
View full detailsGame Ready GRPro 2.1 Cold & Compression Therapy Unit For Shoulder Injury Healing and Recovery Ice Machine The Game Ready GRPro 2.1 Cold & C...
View full detailsGame Ready Knee Wrap (Straight or Articulated) Every Game Ready wrap features a dual-action ATX (Active Temperature Exchange) design that allows th...
View full detailsGame Ready Dual 5’ Connector Hose GameReady Dual Connector To be used with the Game Ready GRPro 2.1 Control Unit. Connects the GRPro 2.1 control u...
View full detailsGame Ready Shoulder Wrap The Game Ready Shoulder Wrap is a must-have for those recovering from shoulder surgery and workouts. Each shoulder wrap fe...
View full detailsGame Ready Full Leg Boot Wrap Stop suffering from sore legs with the Game Ready Full Leg Boot Wrap. This top of the line leg wrap provides full leg...
View full detailsThe Carry Bag enhances the portability of the Game Ready™ System by housing the control unit, the AC adapter, and up to three or four wraps. It is ...
View full detailsGame Ready Ankle Wrap Speed up your recovery with the Game Ready Ankle Wrap. This advanced ankle wrap features a dual-action ATX (Active Temperatur...
View full detailsGame Ready Back Wrap Game Ready has perfected the ultimate cold compression Back Wrap. This amazing back wrap features a dual-action ATX (Active Te...
View full detailsGame Ready Hip/Groin Wrap Injuries are no fun, that’s why it’s so important to have a good post-workout routine that helps your body recover faster...
View full detailsGame Ready Rechargeable Portable Battery Pack Kit The Game Ready Rechargeable Battery Pack Kit provides accelerated recovery treatment in any conv...
View full detailsGame Ready Elbow Wrap When it comes to sports injuries, elbow injuries are one of the most common. That is why Game Ready has put so much time into...
View full detailsGame Ready Single 6’ Connector Hose GameReady Single Connector To be used with the Game Ready GRPro 2.1 Control Unit. Connect wraps and deliver si...
View full detailsGame Ready Half Leg Boot Wrap The Game Ready® Half Leg Boot With ATX (Active Temperature Exchange) brings and then enhances the effects of cold the...
View full detailsGame Ready Hand/Wrist Wrap Game Ready’s first-ever integrated Hand/Wrist Wrap takes orthopedic injury and post-op recovery of the hand, wrist, and ...
View full detailsGame Ready C-T Spine Wrap The all-new C-T Spine Wrap combines specialized features, integrated coverage, and targeted compression to optimize pain ...
View full detailsGame Ready Med4 Elite Compression & Contrast Therapy Unit For Injury Healing and Recovery Recovery for Athletes brings you an all-in-one therap...
View full detailsGame Ready Equipment Bag The Game Ready Wrap Bag is designed to hold up to 10 different Game Ready Cold Compression Wraps. Each Wrap Bag features s...
View full detailsGame Ready 4-Rack Treatment Cart for GRPro 2.1 System The Game Ready Mega Cart is the perfect accessory for anyone working with multiple GRPro 2.1 ...
View full detailsGame Ready Full Leg Boot Cold and Compression Recovery Package Take your recovery to the next level with the Game Ready Full Leg...
View full detailsAquilo Sports CCT1500 Cryo-Compression System The all new Aquilo Sports CCT1500 Cryo-Compression system provides both pneumatic compression and co...
View full detailsAquilo Sports CT1000 Cryotherpy System The all new Aquilo Sports Cryotherapy System provides the ultimate cryotherapy experience. This system pump...
View full detailsAquilo Sports CT1500 Cryo-Compression Unit The all-new Aquilo Sports Cryo-Compression unit provides both pneumatic compression and cold/hot water ...
View full detailsAquilo Sports CT1000 Cryotherpy System The all new Aquilo Sports Cryotherapy System provides the ultimate cryotherapy experience. This system pump...
View full detailsAquilo Full Leg Sleeves The all-new Cryo-Compression Boots from Aquilo Sports will bring your recovery to the next level. These boots not only pr...
View full detailsAquilo Sports Recovery Pants Aquilo Recovery Pants Features The upgraded 2nd Generation cryo-compression pants feature three custom-made layers...
View full detailsAquilo Sports CT1000 Cryotherapy Unit The all-new Aquilo Sports Cryotherapy Unit provides the ultimate cryotherapy experience. This system pumps c...
View full detailsAquilo Sports Heater Device Introducing Aquilo’s all-new Heater Device which, after fitted on the control unit, will heat the water up to 113°F an...
View full detailsAquilo Sports Universal Wraps The all-new Cryotherapy Universal Wraps from Aquilo Sports will revolutionize the way you recover. These versatile w...
View full detailsAquilo Sports Carry Case Bring your Aquilo CCT1500 or CT1000 Unit wherever you go with the Aquilo Carry Case. This high-quality case comes with co...
View full detailsAquilo Sports Battery Aquilo Battery Features This Small Portable Battery - Is used to power the Aquilo Control Unit wherever you go It Fit...
View full detailsAquilo Sports Garment Bag Bring your Aquilo Sports attachments wherever you go with the Aquilo Sports Garment Bag. This high-quality bag fits the ...
View full detailsRapid Reboot Lower Body Compression Boot Recovery System with Zero Gravity Chair Take your recovery to the next level with the Rapid Reboot Lowe...
View full detailsRapid Reboot Full Body Complete Compression Boot Recovery System with Zero Gravity Chair Get more bang for your buck with the Rapid Reboot Full ...
View full detailsRapid Reboot Control Unit The Rapid Reboot pneumatic pump pressurizes the chambers in the recovery boots at different intervals over multiple cy...
View full detailsRapid Reboot Arm Attachment Rapid Reboot utilizes pneumatic compression to enhance post-workout muscle recovery. These Arm Attachments connect t...
View full detailsRapid Reboot Hip Attachment Rapid Reboot utilizes pneumatic compression to enhance post-workout muscle recovery. This Hip Attachment connects to t...
View full detailsRapid Reboot Boot Attachment Rapid Reboot utilizes pneumatic compression to enhance post-workout muscle recovery. The Recovery Boots connect to ...
View full detailsGENESIS Control Unit The Rapid Reboot GENESIS Control Unit is Rapid Reboot's simplified control unit. The GENESIS Control Unit is 35% smaller and...
View full detailsREGEN Control Unit The Rapid Reboot REGEN Control Unit is Rapid Reboot's most advanced control unit to date. The REGEN Control Unit is 35% sm...
View full detailsGENESIS Single Compression Recovery Package The Rapid Reboot GENESIS Single Recovery Package includes more features than ever before, like app co...
View full detailsGENESIS Double Compression Recovery Package The Rapid Reboot GENESIS Double Recovery Package includes more features than ever before, like app co...
View full detailsGENESIS Complete Compression Recovery Package The Rapid Reboot GENESIS Complete Recovery Package includes more features than ever before, like ap...
View full detailsREGEN Single Compression Recovery Package The Rapid Reboot REGEN Single Recovery Package includes more features than ever before, like app contro...
View full detailsREGEN Double Compression Recovery Package The Rapid Reboot REGEN Double Recovery Package includes more features than ever before, like app contro...
View full detailsREGEN Complete Compression Recovery Package The Rapid Reboot REGEN Complete Recovery Package includes more features than ever before, like app co...
View full detailsRapid Reboot REVAMP Hot/Cold Therapy Sleeve Relieve with heat, rehab with cold. Wear this flexible, reusable soft-gel REVAMP sleeve for quick, ...
View full detailsRapid Reboot Zero Gravity Chair Reboot comfortably anywhere. Build out your recovery center - elevate any space with one or more Zero Gravity...
View full detailsRapid Reboot Recharge Power Bank Extra charge for extra recovery. Extend the game by charging your REGEN or GENESIS control Unit on the go wi...
View full detailsRapid Reboot Control Unit Caddy Compatible with the Rapid Reboot Zero Gravity Chair. Holds your control unit & a RECHARGE Power Bank. The Simp...
View full detailsReplay Percussion Massager Gun Portable, powerful, and precise, the REPLAY is an instant highlight to your warmup and recovery. POR...
View full detailsOne of the best ways to heal quickly is through active recovery. It is the body’s way of recovering post-workout by continuing your workout movements for a few additional minutes, at a much lower intensity. For example, you just ran a mile. Instead of completely stopping running after your mile is complete and heading to the locker room or your car, you choose to jog a few minutes longer, at a much slower pace. Active recovery has the following benefits:
Proper stretching is the key to maintain a happy and healthy body. We're not going to tell you to stretch for 30 minutes after every workout, but you have to make an effort to stretch for at least 10-15 minutes. Your body with thank you later. Stretching is an important recovery technique to implement both pre and post-workout. Through stretching, your body naturally lengthens it's muscles, improving circulation and blood flow and eliminating soreness and lessening chance of injury. Plus, who doesn't like to show off their flexibility to their friends?
Let’s face it, you've tried it, discovered it hurts, then stopped implementing this recovery technique. The real reason why self-myofascial release and foam rolling hurts is because your body needs it. Surrounding all of your muscles is a band of connective tissue called “fascia”. Loosening your fascia allows your muscles to glide smoothly and correctly. When your fascia is tight and tough then your muscles have difficulty moving in the correct form and this results in injuries. By using foam rollers and percussion massagers, you can beat up that tough sticky fascia and get your body moving in the correct way. For foam rollers we suggest the Brazyn there are two different levels of firmness so you can find the perfect fit for your body. It is also 100% portable and can fold up into a thin layer, making it perfect to bring to the gym (talk about a win)!
If you're looking for an easy alternative to foam rolling, we suggest using either a Theragun or RecoveryVolt percussion massager. There are numerous benefits of using percussion massagers, but we love them most because they are easy to use and perfectly portable.
Pso-Rite, The Best Psoas Release Tool We all know it can be hard to find a good, affordable tool to help release hard to reach muscles. Not everyo...
View full detailsBrazyn Morph Collapsible High Quality Foam Roller The Brazyn Collapsible Foam Roller is the perfect roller to pack into your bag and recover a...
View full detailsTiger Tail Trigger Point Massage Stick Tiger Tail Trigger Point Massage Stick Features Cushioned cover: Center portion spins smoothly with a s...
View full detailsPower Plate DualSphere The new Power Plate DualSphere is a great alternative to the traditional Percussion Massager. The Power Plate DualSphere li...
View full detailsPower Plate Foam Roller Power Plate is taking the traditional roller to the next level with the new Power Plate Roller. The Power Plate Roller fea...
View full detailsPso-Spine Massage Tool Nobody likes back pain, but unfortunately, it is part of everyday life. The new Pso-Spine but the makers of the Pso-Rit...
View full detailsHawkGrips IASTM Myofascial Release Tools Kit HawkGrips IASTM Myofascial Release Tools are the most superior IASTM tools on the market today. If yo...
View full detailsHawkGrips HGPro Myofascial Release Multi-Instrument IASTM Tool The HGPro multi-instrument is perfect for the clinician on the go or the student who...
View full detailsHawkGrips Handlebar Myofasical Release IASTM Instrument The HawkGrips Handlebar Instruments are best for treating large muscle groups, such as shou...
View full detailsHawkGrips Multi-Curve Myofascial Release IASTM Instrument The HawkGrips Multi-Curve IASTM Instrument is designed to treat a variety of muscle and j...
View full detailsHawkGrips Boomerang Myofasical Release IASTM Instrument These precision-engineered therapy instruments glide over the skin to detect and treat soft...
View full detailsHawkGrips Scanner Myofasical Release IASTM Instrument The HawkGrips Scanner is a versatile instrument, best for scanning and treatment. Designed wi...
View full detailsHawkGrips Tongue Depressor Myofasical Release IASTM Instrument HawkGrips Tounge Depressor HG9 Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) ...
View full detailsSmart Tools Professional Stainless Steel IASTM Tool Set with Emollient and Case Our new 5 pc set with emollient and new roll up case. This is a mix...
View full detailsVertiball Massager The Vertiball Massager is the perfect at home and on the road trigger-point massager tool. The Vertiball Massager is d...
View full detailsAchedaway Cupper Therapy Massager A multifunctional dynamic cupping massager, combines dynamic suction, smart massage and red light therapy in...
View full detailsR8 Deep Tissue Muscle Roller Experience the new R8 deep tissue massage roller and see why athletes everywhere have been drawn to its revolutionar...
View full detailsR8 Inserts The R8 Inserts were designed to make the R8 more versatile. With the new SuperPlush and SuperDeep Inserts, you can customize the feel of...
View full detailsR8 Plus Deep Tissue Muscle Roller Introducing the R8 Plus. Roll Recovery took everything they learned over the years and designed the next evolut...
View full details2-in-1: comes with 2 Detachable massage tool tips and palm handle, for cold therapy (freeze for 30 minutes), body massage, pin-point massage.
3-IN-1 System: Detachable Roller Ball For Cold Therapy (freeze for 1 hour), Fascia Scraper, Pin Point Massage
Promoting a healthy diet allows you to give your body the proper nutrition to keep on going. I like to keep it simple. Every meal needs to have:
If you are looking to bulk up, then add some dairy to your diet, if you are looking to cut down, then reduce dairy intake. Meal prepping can be a quick, cost-efficient way to make sure you're refueling properly with less time wasted.
PURE Whey is derived from grass-fed and free-range cows that are never treated with bovine growth hormones. Our whey is a natural source of amino a...
View full detailsMomentous Essential Grass-Fed Whey Protein Plant protein for all day use - 24 servings/container. The highest quality whey protein on the market, ...
View full detailsDerived purely from antibiotic-free, non-rBGH grass-fed cow’s milk, Gnarly Whey is a whey protein concentrate that delivers healthy fats, omega-3 a...
View full detailsFeaturing the essential protein you need for active meal replacement or recovery with absolutely no animal-derived ingredients, GNARLY VEGAN combin...
View full detailsReady Nutrition Clean Protein Bars - 12 Pack The deliciously all natural and clean way to power your special efforts. No additives…no preservative...
View full detailsWhey Protein Isolate NSF Certified Provides 21 g protein in bioavailable isolate form with flavors and sweeteners derived from natural sources*...
View full details100% Whey Protein Perfect for delivering essential proteins to your body after a workout, BioSteel’s Whey Protein Blend provides a blend of thr...
View full detailsAscent’s Native Fuel® Whey is an easy-to-mix protein powder that was created with one purpose in mind: to help you keep putting in the hard work. A...
View full detailsMomentous Essential Plant-Based Protein Bag Plant protein for all day use - 20 serving bag. The highest quality plant-based protein on the market,...
View full detailsAscent Native Fuel Miceller Casein Ascent’s Native Fuel® Micellar Casein is a convenient and easy-to-mix casein protein that was created with one p...
View full detailsSFH Recover Whey Protein When you need a boost after an intense gym session, we have you covered with our recovery protein powder! RECOVER is more ...
View full detailsFuel combines our classic whey protein concentrate derived from grass-fed free-range cows, with coconut milk powder and apple pectin to power your ...
View full detailsBase Bars BASE Real Bars not only taste absolutely amazing, but they are Certified Organic, Certified Non-GMO, Kosher, Certified Gluten Free, Dairy...
View full detailsReady Nutrition Clean Protein Powder Our Clean Protein Powder is an all-natural, gluten-free combination of only 6 or 7 simple and clean ingred...
View full detailsPlant Based Protein A protein blend containing high quality sources of protein that are easily absorbed by the body. BioSteel’s Plant-Based Pro...
View full detailsClassic 20oz shaker bottle. Perfect for (1) serving size of Realm Smoothies. Shake your way to smoothie bliss with a 20oz shaker bottle. Perfect fo...
View full detailsReady Nutrition Protein Puffs - 6 Pack Our Protein Puffs are 100% plant-based protein that are clean, crunchy and convenient. Small and convenient...
View full detailsThis creamy delicious vanilla flavor leaves you with a smooth mouthfeel, no gritty texture here! Powered by pea protein, mushrooms, fiber, and MCTs...
View full detailsRecovery Protein Plus Formerly known as BioSteel’s Advanced Recovery Formula (ARF), Recovery Protein Plus promotes optimal recovery af...
View full detailsBlonyx Egg White Protein Isolate is a clean, minimally processed protein powder with only 7 real food ingredients. All this means it's as close to ...
View full detailsWhey Protein Isolate BioSteel Whey Protein Isolate (WPI) uses a hormone-free whey isolate from grass fed cattle to provide a superior ...
View full detailsAscent Plant-Based Protein Powder Ascent’s Plant Protein was created with two goals in mind: deliver a plant protein that tastes great and provides...
View full detailsProtein powers muscle and is essential for the health, well-being and performance of any athlete. Klean Isolate provides the essential amino acids ...
View full detailsProtein powers muscle and is essential for the health, well-being and performance of any athlete. Klean Isolate provides the essential amino acids ...
View full detailsELAVI Collagen Protein Bar Your Protein Boost with Less Calories, NO Bloat, & NO Sugar Crash. 8g of Protein & 120 Calories. 8 Bars Per Pouc...
View full detailsMinimizing stress through meditation and yoga is a phenomenal way to improve brain health and well-being. Get away from the hustle and bustle of every day life and calm your mind for just 5-10 minutes a day. Some of our favorite techniques are mindful walks and yoga. A mindful walk is an easy way to help bring back your focus and retain energy. Its very easy too! All you need to do is walk and be aware of your surroundings. Pay attention to the smells, the wind on your face, the noises in the background. Just stay present and you will feel a lot better.
Maintaining healthy lifestyle habits will not only make you a better athlete but they will make you a better person. We like to live life thinking, “be the best that YOU can be”. This applies to all aspects of life - work hard to be the best husband/wife, brother/sister, the best cook you can be, the hardest worker YOU can be. Stop comparing yourself to others and consistently hold yourself to the highest standards possible.
The worst feeling as an athlete is the feeling of being burnt out. Preventing burnout can be achieved fairly easily - it's called taking days off. Yes, we are athletes, but we are also humans that sometimes just need a break. Everybody reacts differently to physical and mental stresses. You need to listen to your body in what it needs. If you need to take a couple days off from training because you are physically or mentally fried, then do it. You'll be thankful.