Recovery articles
Practical reads on soreness, hot and cold therapy, compression and getting back to it.
DOMS explained! Sore two days after a game or a hard session?
Sore a day or two after a big game or a hard training session? That's DOMS, not lactic acid. Why it hits...
How long should you ice a sore or injured knee?
About 15–20 minutes at a time. How often to go again, how to ice safely, whether ice helps when you're just sore,...
What does compression actually do for recovery?
Compression puts gentle, even pressure on a muscle or joint. What the research says it may help with, how it's used in...
Is it OK to train when you're sore?
Usually yes, if it's normal next-day soreness. How to tell soreness from injury, what training is fine, why it hurts less next...
10 common reasons why knees ache after a sport or running session.
Fine on the field, sore on the stairs? Most next-day knee aches come down to load. Here are the 10 most common...
Ice or heat? Which one to use, and when.
Cold for a fresh knock, sprain or swelling. Heat for tight, stiff or sore muscles. Here's why, how long to use each,...
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