Do Compression Boots Really Work?
Everyone seems to have a pair—or want a pair, but are they worth it? Two triathlon coaches debate the pros and cons of compression boots.
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The Physiology and Biomarkers of Recovery with Dr. Iñigo San Millán
Dr. San Millán, the coach of Tadej Pogačar, discusses the physiology of training, biomarkers of recovery, and why we don’t want to be in a constant catabolic state.
How Much Recovery Is Enough?
World champion athlete and coach Melanie McQuaid details the numerous factors that impact how much recovery an athlete needs after long endurance events.
Recovery Pathway
It’s often undervalued, and sometimes altogether ignored; but it shouldn’t be. Recovery from workouts is as important to the training process as the workouts themselves. With the help of Dr. Stephen Seiler, Dr. Shona Halson, Dr. Andy Pruitt, and many others, we examine this critical but often neglected component of exercise physiology.
Recovery 101
Coach Trevor Connor explains the complex immune system response that leads to recovery, and why it happens in the first place.
The Athlete’s Guide to Foam Rolling
Strength and conditioning expert Menachem Brodie explains why and how you should use foam rolling to improve recovery.
The Truth About Massage
Long-held beliefs about the benefits of massage are not backed by science. But that doesn’t mean you should stop seeing your favorite therapist. We explain.
The Most Effective Recovery Strategies
We are framing the discussion on endurance training recovery around Paul Chek’s Six Foundational principles: sleeping, breathing, eating, thinking, drinking, and moving.
The Art and Science of Yoga, with Sage Rountree
Yoga is much more than fancy stretching or breathing techniques—it can be a powerful tool to aid health and performance.
Q&A on Training Without Power, Optimizing Time at Your Desk, “Lunch Ride Syndrome,” and the Benefits of Fixies, with Amos Brumble
New England legend Amos Brumble joins Fast Talk to discuss training without power, the benefits of fixies, lunch rides, and more.
Enhancing Your Recovery with NormaTec
Recovering from a big ride can be helped by NormaTec, a medical device company, that crafts inflatable compression wear for athletes. Research has shown this type of recovery enhancement can have significant impacts on a host of factors, both molecular and circulatory.