Tag Archives: recovery

Infrared ‘Sauna’ Light Review (Available on Amazon)

Posted on August 23, 2018 by

I have had an interest in saunas since Dr Rhonda Patrick spoke about them on the Joe Rogan Podcast. There’s quite a bit of science to back up the claims for health, recovery and performance. All good things when it … Continue reading →

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Solgar Ashwagandha Review

Posted on December 11, 2017 by

Not too much to say about this product, other than it’s very good!   It’s a great adaptogen for dealing with stress and as well as a promoted of physical and mental energy. It’s also good for you, which is … Continue reading →

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Cherry Juice for Joint Pain & Recovery

Posted on October 17, 2017 by

If you live in the UK, there’s an excellent programme on Channel 4 (first 3 series are on the 4player app-thing) called ‘Superfoods the Real Story‘. One episode looked at cherry juice and did a (non-scientific) experiment on American Football … Continue reading →

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Sodium Bicarbonate for Energy & Recovery

Posted on September 27, 2016 by

Image Source Baking Soda as a Supplement for Endurance and General Health   This is fast becoming my favourite supplement. It’s great for my general aches and pains I normally get a pain in my foot and hand, but since … Continue reading →

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Foam Rolling Infographic

Posted on September 16, 2016 by

Foam rolling, great if you’re an office worker, and/or an MMA fighter. I’ve got one in work, and one in the lounge for when I’m watching TV. Avoid your spine, and either hold the foam roller still for 1-2 mins … Continue reading →

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Easy, Healthy (ish) Weight Gainer Drink – Easy 1,000 calories

Posted on February 13, 2016 by

It’s never particularly healthy to have 1,000 calories in one go, but…I think this is the best way I’ve found to get extra calories… 1/2 tin of coconut milk (tin not a carton) 2 bananas 4 almonds 10ml of raw … Continue reading →

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Enhancing Recovery from BJJ & MMA sessions

Posted on February 7, 2016 by

Key points: Gut health – reduce sugar intake, increase fermented food and probiotic intake.  Fibre too. Omega 3/Omega 6 ratio – increase omega 3 (specifically look at EPA) and reduce omega 6 Consume more turmeric with black pepper Consume ginger … Continue reading →

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