Recovery from training, exercise, and sport is increasingly becoming recognized as one of the most important aspects of performance and overall wellness. As we evaluate the variety of recovery strategies and their varied levels of scientific support, it’s important to remember that both scientific and anecdotal evidence point to the value of an appropriate recovery plan to encourage adaptation, wellness and performance. It is widely known that without proper recovery, performance will not only not improve, but it will suffer.

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Contrast therapy has many benefits for recovery and the body in general. But did you know that it has been scientifically proven to boost your mood and decrease the symptoms of depression?

I’m going to specifically cover in detail what is happening in your body while you are sitting in a sauna or while contrasting between cold and hot water (aka contrast hydrotherapy) as it is in these modalities that your body is releasing most of those “feel good hormones.”

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Breathwork practitioners report surges in interest, YouTube and Instagram stories are teeming with breathing courses and publishers clearly agree it’s a topic worth exploring. Books called “Breathe Well, The Power of Breathwork,” ”The Breathing Book,” “Breathing for Warriors,” “Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art” by James Nestor, “Exhale” by Richie Bostock, AKA The Breath Guy, and “The Wim Hof Method” by Wim Hof have all even been published recently.

So, are advocates right that breathwork has a long list of physical and mental health benefits? Well, for starters, there is good-quality evidence to support the use of breathing exercises for asthma. Many of those who turn to breathing exercises do so to deal with stress or anxiety.

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Chronic stress can bring inflammation, suppress the immune system, increase the occurrence of pain, and is correlated with depression. But, you can use hormetic stressors (for example cold, heat, exercise, or breathwork) to treat chronic stress. Cold exposure can be a form of good acute hormetic stress. Getting into the cold water causes a good acute stress response that causes a big spike in norepinephrine and adrenaline to reduce inflammation. With inflammation low, the body can relax the chronic production of stress hormones with the aim of breaking that chronic stress cycle.

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What is massage therapy and how is it used? To ensure that the public understands the significance and benefits of this treatment and put an end to any reservations they may have about its benefits, here are a few massage therapy facts and five myths about massage therapy, debunked.

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Recovery from training, exercise, and sports has increasingly become recognized as one of the most important aspects of performance and overall wellness. It is widely known that without proper recovery, performance will not only not improve, but it will suffer.

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We’ve got a secret weapon. Actually, we have two: the Rapid Release Therapy Pro and the Hyperice Hypervolt. These percussion therapy 'guns’ fight against sore muscles and if you haven’t tired one out while you’re doing The Protocol you’re missing out!

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Here at the Generator we get the opportunity to test out new and existing wellness & fitness products. Generator Athlete Lab Co-founder Delfin Ward reviews Born Tough, a men’s sportswear company based out of California.

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Generator Athlete Lab now carries a new line of organic hair treatment called BossGloss. This product helps with hair thickness, shine, repair, scalp balance, moisture and is chlorine resistant. Pop some in your hair before training or doing #theprotocol and you’ll soon find your new favorite hair product. Also read the glowing review on the BossGloss product from our very own, Dr. Jess!

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Contrast Therapy (Hot/Cold) and Its Effects On Your Most Valuable Asset: Your Brain. There’s a reason high performers – whether they be athletes, special forces operators, C-suite executives, or creatives – are flocking to contrast therapy, and discovering new ways to get extremely hot and miserably cold. While the physical effects of contrast therapy often take center-stage, the most profound effects might be happening between your ears.

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On Earth Day and every day we strive to live, operate and lead sustainably. Throughout the space, you’ll find light and plants to bring the goodness and healing of mother nature into your recovery experience. Together, we can apply the same efforts of recovery and optimization that we apply to our bodies at Generator Athlete Lab.

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However, the cons can start outweighing the pros when it comes to this form of training. Here are some downsides of HIIT.

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