Half Marathon: Body's Response, Recovery Phases, and Strategies for Optimal Health
Completing a half marathon leads to immediate energy depletion, muscle micro-damage, inflammation, and temporary immune suppression, necessitating a s...
By Jordan
Category: Exercise & Recovery
Browsing all articles filed under the "Exercise & Recovery" category.
Lactate and Exercise: Understanding Clearance, Myths, and Recovery Strategies
While no specific exercises "get rid of" lactic acid, active recovery, proper warm-ups, and structured training optimize the body's natural ...
By Hart
Sleep and Exercise Recovery: Hormones, Muscle Repair, Energy, and Performance
Adequate sleep is crucial for exercise recovery, promoting physiological restoration, hormonal balance, energy replenishment, and cognitive function v...
By Hart
Cycling Recovery: Strategies for Faster Healing, Enhanced Performance, and Preventing Overtraining
To feel better after a ride, prioritize immediate rehydration and nutrient replenishment, engage in active recovery and targeted stretching, and ensur...
By Jordan
Cold Showers & Ice Baths: Differences, Benefits, and When to Choose Each
A cold shower does not fully count as an ice bath because ice baths offer consistent, very low temperatures with full immersion and hydrostatic pressu...
By Jordan
Post-Run Napping: Benefits, Optimal Strategies, and Recovery Enhancement
Strategically timed napping after a run significantly aids in physical and mental recovery by enhancing muscle repair, replenishing energy, reducing i...
By Jordan
50k Ultra-Marathon Recovery: Understanding Impact, Factors, and Strategies
Recovering from a 50k ultra-marathon is a multi-faceted process that typically requires 2-4 weeks for superficial physical recovery and up to 1-3 mont...
By Hart
Sitting After a Run: Effects, Optimal Recovery, and Smart Strategies
While not inherently harmful, immediately sitting after a run can hinder optimal recovery by causing blood pooling, muscle stiffness, and impaired was...
By Hart
Lactic Acid: Understanding Lactate, Debunking Myths, and Recovery Strategies
The body naturally metabolizes lactate (not lactic acid) for energy, and effective post-exercise recovery focuses on optimizing this natural clearance...
By Alex
