Post-exercise recovery

Here’s what the people in the white lab coats found when they tested NAD+ supplements for exercise performance, post-exercise recovery, and recovery from injury.

Intermittent pneumatic compression boots are marketed as high-tech tools for post-exercise recovery. But do they really work? This article reviews the latest scientific evidence on how effective compression boots are at aiding recovery and how they stack up against other active as well as passive recovery methods, including just plain rest.

Just chugging lots of water to rehydrate after a workout won't replace the salt you lost and might even worsen the electrolyte imbalance in your body. Here's our guide to the optimal mix of sodium, carbohydrates, and protein in your post-exercise rehydration drink, based on the latest research.

Red light therapy can be effective for treating many sports injuries and supporting post-exercise recovery. But each type of tissue (e.g. muscles, tendons) responds better to slightly different settings. And if you overuse it, it can actually slow healing! Read on to learn the ins and outs of how to use red light therapy at home for best results.

We take a look at the research into ice baths for recovery and whether an ice bath benefits strength and endurance gains after exercise.

How recovery weeks can help runners to train smarter and avoid injuries.

There is no "cure" for DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness), but there are some proven methods for DOMS pain relief.

This article explains the ins and outs of using neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) for rehab, recovery, and training.

How to allow your body to repair itself stronger than before after exercise.

In this article I discuss what compression socks are and how they work. I also take a closer look at the current research to find out if,...

A cool-down includes all the activities that you do in the hour after exercise. It can broadly be divided into an active cool-down and a...

We take a look at the research into using protein for recovery after running and to speed up injury healing.