Training breaks down muscles, which is why recovery is essential to build them back stronger. Athletes need to view recovery as an integral part of training, equally as important as the workouts.

Train smart, rest up, and perform better. Pro adventure athletes share their favorite active recovery tips and tools. As full-time athletes (we spend part of the year focused on extreme endurance ...

Want to become a better cyclist? Get smart about your time spent off the bike, says Brad Huff, a former professional American cyclist who rode on the pro circuit for 13 years, finishing his career ...

Ultrarunner Michael Wardian goes from one running challenge to the next. His most recent? Breaking the record for the fastest time completing 10 marathons in 10 days. He crushed the world record, ...

Discomfort is not an uncommon feeling. We use it to motivate ourselves to be better, or as a sign that we are actively trying to get out of our comfort zone, literally and figuratively. One thing ...

Gabbi Frederic likes to stay active, which is not uncommon for the mother of an NHL player. “Good athlete,” Boston Bruins forward Trent Frederic said of his mom. “Not a professional athlete.” The ...

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