Category: Recovery
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Cold Enough to Change the Next Session
The study at the center of this article reframes cold exposure as a tunable intervention rather than a binary habit. Drawing from fifty five randomized controlled trials across major scientific databases, it compares combinations of water temperature and immersion time to identify which protocols best support recovery from acute exercise induced muscle damage
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Cold Water, Percussion, and a Reality Check
A peer reviewed trial in Frontiers in Physiology puts a clean spotlight on comparing cold water immersion, percussive massage, and passive rest after an exhausting eccentric protocol designed to leave the lower body fatigued and sore
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Cold Water, Clear Thinking
Cold-water immersion (CWI): dose it, don’t live in it. 10–15 min at 5–10 °C best for CK/neuromuscular recovery within 24 h; overuse may blunt hypertrophy
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The Night Before the Breakthrough
Sleep-loss triage. If a bad night happens, shift to low-strain aerobic + skill and bank naps; protect next-night recovery
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Signals Before First Serve
Pre-season wearable data and machine learning can predict volleyball performance, improve readiness, and personalize training.
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Hot-cold Duet in Contrast Therapy—Recovery Yin-Yang
Discover how hot-cold contrast therapy—alternating ice baths and warm soaks—helps athletes speed recovery, reduce muscle soreness, and boost performance.