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TB12 Tart Cherry Recovery Smoothie

We love tart cherry for it's muscle recovery benefits. Tart cherries and tart cherry juice are well-known for their anti-inflammatory properties, which can aid in muscle recovery and alleviate pos...
Four Easy Ways to Fix Your Lower Back Pain

Four Easy Ways to Fix Your Lower Back Pain

Chances are if you’re reading this article, you probably don’t need me to tell you how debilitating low back pain can be – what you may not know, though, is what you can do to improve the health o...
Why Active Recovery Needs to Be a Bigger Part of Your Training

Why Active Recovery Needs to Be a Bigger Part of Your Training

RECOVERY IS AN essential part of the TB12 lifestyle. When you put as much focus and energy on rest and recovery as you do your training, your performance will reflect it. But recovery isn't just r...
Why Electrolytes are Essential for Recovery

Why Electrolytes are Essential for Recovery

When you exert energy, your body loses nutrients. In order to recover strong and fast, you need fuel in the form of electrolytes.
Can Acupuncture Help With Knee Arthritis?

Can Acupuncture Help With Knee Arthritis?

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis, impacting an estimated 31 million Americans. Also referred to as "wear & tear” arthritis, the condition occurs when cartilage wears away in...
Does Acupuncture Hurt? And 3 More Facts About Acupuncture, A Tool For Improving Performance & Enhancing Recovery

Does Acupuncture Hurt? And 3 More Facts About Acupuncture, A Tool For Improving Performance & Enhancing Recovery

“OUCH!” That’s a common reaction to the notion of acupuncture. When you think about sports performance, acupuncture may not be the first thing that comes to mind. But acupuncture — which can help...
Performance and Active Recovery Exercises for Cyclists

Performance and Active Recovery Exercises for Cyclists

YOU WOULD THINK that a lower-body dominated exercise, like cycling, would be great for creating strong glutes. After all, this muscle group is primarily active in hip extension, a major component ...
Why Post-Workout Pliability is So Important

Why Post-Workout Pliability is So Important

WHEN YOU PUT as much focus on recovery as you do your training, your performance will reflect it. But recovery isn’t just resting — it is also an active process that will improve your performance ...
Deep Sleep and the Athlete: Why Is Good Sleep So Powerful?

Deep Sleep and the Athlete: Why Is Good Sleep So Powerful?

DEEP SLEEP. Why is it so important in sports? Every athlete knows that when their mental game suffers, their whole game suffers. For professional athletes and casual players alike, mental health p...