Latest recovery news
How to recover from a long hike
When you get home from a long hike, you can expect to be tired and sore, but instead of suffering for days, try these 8 recovery protocols to help you get back to full speed
What is your TFL muscle and how do you release it?
We explore the real culprit behind some outer knee pain in runners and hikers, and how to banish it from your body
You can stop rolling your IT band now – it’s a myth
Foam rolling has become a popular recovery tool for athletes suffering from IT band pain, but the science doesn’t back it up
Tight hips after running? Try these five simple moves
Tight hips after running are a common complaint amongst runners of all types and distances, but these five simple moves can help
Foam rolling for runners: improve mobility and performance
Foam rolling for runners helps you relieve the strain of running on your soft tissues, and restores elasticity and circulation so you can run further, stronger
How does your sports watch decide how much recovery time you need? And is it accurate?
We speak to a running coach on how to understand your watch’s recovery times, and how to know when you’re ready to hit the trail again
What is isometric stretching?
We look at the benefits of isometric stretching, and how to do it to improve your range of motion
What's actually happening to your muscles when you stretch?
Stretching can increase your mobility, even if scientists don’t fully understand why – but is that always the right goal?
