Tips for Better Sleep and Recovery
If you want to improve your athletic performance, proper rest and recovery are critical. In some ways, they are even more important that your training. Getting better sleep is an important component of rest and recovery. Entire books have been written on sleep and how to improve your sleep. There are some easy steps you can take to improve sleep without buying a new mattress or sleeping until noon. Many of these steps will just make the time you are actually trying to sleep m
Blood Flow Restriction Therapy: A New Approach for Knee Rehabilitation
Blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy is an emerging treatment for the rehabilitation of orthopedic or trauma-related conditions. It is designed to limit oxygen to the limb, which causes a chemical reaction in the muscle signaling it to make more protein which may result in substantial muscle growth. Traditional strength training requires lifting heavy weights repetitively for a minimum 2-3 times per week for six weeks to achieve measurable muscle strength and size gains.1 For
