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The most important thing you can do to recover is SLEEP (learn more about why here). That is when our bodies’ critical anabolic (building) processes happen. As adults (if you are under the age of 30, your hormones can get you through less sleep), we don’t get enough sleep, our bodies will not recover, and we’ll never […]

If you’re reading this, there’s a good chance you or someone you know owns a pair of ultra-cushioned running shoes, like HOKA’s. They are the biggest fad in the running shoe industry, and every manufacturer out there keeps up with the Joneses and does their best to make the most oversized midsoles out there. Unfortunately, […]

With the feels-like temperature hitting the teens in Atlanta, it would be an appropriate time to remind y’all that getting cold is GOOD for you, and you should have the opportunity that mother nature is giving us to benefit your health.   The benefits of cold exposure are: Reduces Inflammation: Lowers inflammation in muscles and […]

  Despite Tua Tagovailoa’s wish not to become the “poster boy for Concussions,” he has been made to be the talk of the NFL regarding them. He has suffered three concussions in 5 seasons, and after Tua’s 3rd concussion, there was a lot of speculation in the media if he would. However, after seeking medical […]

Check out our epic article detailing the best RECOVERY gifts to get the active person/athlete in your life and where to save the most. Red Light & Lasers Who is this for: the person who is always complaining about their sore/achy knees (or other joints) — this is even good for pets. The Benefits of Red Light/Laser […]

HRV: The Executive Brief On All Things HRV By Coach Johnny B (MS, CFL3, LMT)   HRV has been a massive topic of discussion with my clients over the past month. There have been many questions about what it is and if it’s essential or not. I wrote an article using the simplest terms possible […]

You’re about to go out for a run; as you head out of the door, you notice your hamstrings are a little stiff, so what do you do? Prop your foot up on a bus bench and hold for 30 seconds on each side? Some magical dynamic stretches like a kang squat, bootstrappers, or toy […]

Muscle: The Driver Of Longevity By Dr. Gabrielle Lyons with flavor from Coach Johnny B   If your muscles are strong, you live better. Not only does it make you able to move and look good in and out of clothes, but having increased muscle, compared to fat, has profound implications for your metabolic (how your body […]

When you squat, have you ever felt a sharp pinch in the front of your hip? Maybe you get a weird, deep ache around your hip flexor and groin after you run. Or you may notice it when you bend down to grab your laundry. These pains are most likely the effects of a femoroacetabular […]

Sciatica is a pain in the butt! It also can be a pain in your lower back, pain radiating down the back of your leg, sometimes even referring to your calf or toes. It’s annoying, and when it’s flared up, it can ruin your life. This article discusses sciatica, why it occurs, and how it […]