Recovery

A ladies' swimsuit made from neoprene, recovery devices ideal for travel, non-super running shoes, and more top our editors' list this month.

Here's how to target all the places you most need to release.

Put down the open-water triathlon swim workout and try wild swimming instead - it could transform the way you train and recover.

An ACE-certified trainer shares exercises to keep your muscles moving on the days you're not doing (or don't feel like doing) a high-intensity workout

Hip flexors creaky and tight? These yoga poses can help you find relief.

Registered dietitians share the benefits of making protein stock your go-to recovery beverage

Whatever kind of strength training you practice, these stretches can help prevent aches and pains

What if you measured a workout’s success not by if you hit the times or not, but rather how close all of the intervals were to the target? Olav Bu explains how training absorption tracking can make triathletes infinitely better.

Feeling the DOMS after a big weekend of training or racing? Kickstart your recovery with this relaxed ride.

Your achingly tight hip flexors need more than a few seconds in a lunge.

Adequate rest and recovery are key to getting fitter—here’s how to time it right.

You might think you *need* to train seven days a week. You don't, explains mental health researcher Jill Colangelo.

Not sure what to eat after a workout? Optimize your training and boost performance with these picks from Registered Dietitian Matt Kadey.

You’ve probably seen advertisements for colostrum supplements…well, everywhere. But do they live up to the hype? Registered Dietitian Matt Kadey explains what athletes need to know about colostrum.

Coach Andrew Sheaff explains exactly why some swim sets have short rest intervals and others have long rest intervals - and how to time yours perfectly for the workout you're doing today.

Don't skip the critical warm-up and cooldown periods in your workout - these brief bookends to your main set do a lot to keep you healthy and injury-free.

Timing is everything when it comes to recovery nutrition—in the age of convenience (stores), we've tapped a sport performance registered dietitian for expert advice on decoding the labels inside gas stations' shiny glass cases.

One man did - but should you?

SIRO is partnering with Ramla Ali and Jonah Kest to develop a world-class wellness experience

From EVA cushioning to molded midsoles, these shoes are designed to feel good

When illness or injury forces you to take a complete break, researchers have some ideas on how to limit the fall-out

When it comes to stretching out after a big weekend of training or racing, sometimes the best routine is the least complicated one.

Many endurance athletes become so regimented that they forget to listen to their bodies. Here’s how you can get back in touch with your body.

It’s completely normal

What’s better than a post-hard-workout shower? The perfect beer to go with it.

Look, we're not going to pretend every long ride or run ends with a homemade smoothie and bowl of superfoods. If you're going to hit up the drive-thru window after your workout, at least choose one of these R.D.-approved options for recovery fuel.

Add these all-important nutrients in your post-workout meals to refuel what you've lost.

Smoothies are the perfect vessel to pack in the vitamins and benefit from anti-inflammatory nutrients.

Normatec focuses on portability with the release of their most recent wearable recovery technology.

Though both use needles, the ways dry needling and acupuncture work are actually different. Here's what you need to know about these recovery and injury treatment methods.

You shouldn't race again until you're fully recovered from your last one - but what does that look like? Dr. Cory Nyamora outlines the physical and mental signs of recovery.

Therabody is the first major compression brand to offer a wireless, battery-powered, hoseless boot with four levels of compressive relief. Read our review of the Therabody Recovery Air JetBoot.

Can't stomach the idea of another smoothie or chalky protein shake? Add these sport dietitian's picks for alternative recovery drinks to your grocery list.

You've got more than just tightness stored in your hips, for more reasons than training alone. Release it all with these block-supported poses to open up your hips.

Going out? Ordering in? Eat this, not that.

The Hyperice X is a novel portable-contrast therapy device, but is it worth the $450 price tag for just your knee? We break it down.

Pain is a big part of what triathletes do, but understanding the “language of pain” is essential.

Want to prevent injury and recover better? Eat right with this healthy meal plan, packed with ingredients that reduce inflammation.

Overdid it yesterday? When you can’t get up from your couch without groaning, try stretching sore muscles with these easy yoga poses.

Sure, we all like to brag about our grisly “pain caves” and fear-inducing “she sheds,” but as triathletes who (probably) train too much, sometimes we need a safe space to recover.

You put in the miles, what should you put on your feet to keep them happy?

Recovery is serious business. Get it right with help from our guide to the best recovery gear out there.

First do the math and then learn to trust your instincts when it comes to recovery day nutrition.

We review these popular compression boots to see if they really do make all the difference to your recovery.

Good recovery habits are an important part of performance.

Evaluate what you're doing well and what you're not.

Tracking what successful marathoners actually do reveals new optimal training patterns of hard weeks and easy weeks.

Ready to go beyond the marathon? Check out this introductory guide to ultrarunning and a beginner’s training plan for tackling a 50K.

A training week doesn't need to be 7 days. Here are some variations on how to schedule your training to get in all your workouts and enough recovery.

Science and experience says we may be overthinking workouts.

We look at the Roll Recovery R3 foot roller, an off-kilter foot roller that does more than just hush your pups.

New research supports what many runners do naturally, instead of the conventional wisdom that you should stay upright.

Resist the urge to grab the first thing you find in the pantry and opt for one of these science-backed snacks.

Recover faster so you can nail your next workout.

The Ironman legend and 6x Ironman world champ has some no-BS recovery advice for all triathletes. Listen up.

Use these recovery periods to slightly decrease training volume and focus on more aerobic race-specific workouts.

The right way to recover? Depends where in the world you are.

Adam Kelinson explains why growing your own food can be one of the best ways to achieve an ideal diet.

Sleep is vital for not only athletes trying to recover from rigorous training schedules, but for everyone for overall health.

Gotta fly or drive after your race? You can do more than throw on compression socks and hope for the best.

The LumiWave is a new, compact way to add infrared light therapy to your at-home recovery regimen.

Do I have to have a special meal or follow a strict diet the day before? Do I ever have a beer or a glass of wine?

Pip Taylor gives a list of foods to keep in your kitchen at all times to ensure that you are always ready to create a healthy meal.

How should your eating habits change with the race season now behind you?

Learn how including the right types of meat in your diet is a healthy practice that can play animportant role in your training regimen.

The way you fuel during workouts may make you more susceptible to overeating.

Pip Taylor explains why magnesium is an important part of any triathlete's diet, and gives a list of foods rich in the mineral.

Swimming slow on the recovery portion of a set is very important.

Here’s how to navigate the hype and get the most out of your body’s natural rebuilding efforts.

Your food choices can prevent you from sitting on the sidelines—or help you recover faster.

Understanding the needs of your diet and the benefits of choosing organic foods can help you decide if organic foods are best for you.

A centuries-old nutrition tradition could help you come out of the off-season on a stronger note.

Most of us don't eat enough vegetables. A little creativity can correct the problem.

A week’s worth of progress toward a body weight goal can easily be reversed over the weekend.

A six-week guide to returning to the race course after competing in an Ironman.

Dr. Berardi breaks down an easy way to use different food types to keep you balanced and get your diet on track.

A little monotony in your eating habits might not be such a bad thing.

Many endurance athletes are forced to deal with irritable bowel syndrome and must find ways to minimize its effects during racing.

Sleep is a critical part of the recovery process and is one area in which we can all improve.

As we look back on 2013, here are seven recovery trends that caught our attention.

One study proves that running between intervals improves VO2 max — which ultimately makes you a better athlete.

A sneak peek into the refrigerators of some of the sport’s top athletes.

You've crossed the finish line! Now the timing and techniques for your recovery are critical.

Don’t let winter training take its toll on your body—4 things to do so you’re ready to take on your next tough effort.

A professional triathlete goes “all in” on recovery. What’s he getting out of it?

Learn why these fatty acids are important and how they can benefit your diet.

Recover faster after a workout or rehab yourself back to health with these tools.

Samantha McGlone's 9-step program for Ironman recovery.