Use Your Off-Season to Recover With Rest, New Activities, Strength Training, Yoga

You know you’re ready for the “off-season” when the thought of training makes you want to curl up and nap.  Most of my athletes have come to the end of their competitive season.  Several are still going to cyclocross nationals, but we’ll shut things down after that.  So what should you do during the “off-season”?  […]

Recovery for Runners and Cyclists: Researched Tools to Boost Performance

Sleep, meditation or mindfulness, and good nutrition are proven tools of recovery are essential for all cyclists and runners.  Cyclists and runners need to worry about recovery after exercising because during a workout, the body undergoes stress and experiences muscle breakdown.  If the body is not given enough time to recover, it can result in […]

Yoga for Athletes: Unlocking Effective and Complete Recovery

Yoga for recovery might be the secret to faster recovery and improved performance.  Yoga, once thought of as a practice reserved for 20-something former gymnasts and really flexible people, is now being recognized by cyclists and runners as a powerful tool for boosting athletic recovery.  From relieving muscle soreness to enhancing mobility, bringing yoga into […]