Tag: Recovery

Got Shoulder Pain?

Pushing past your limits of comfort can be detrimental to your long term fitness plans.  While working hard can result in some muscle soreness, you need to listen to your body and act quickly to prevent postponing your personal fitness goals.  This article will focus on the shoulder and some common issues that affect this […]

To Vegas and Back Successfully

“I work out 5 times a week and eat well but I am not getting the results I want.”  Does this sound like you?  As a Coach at Fitness Quest 10 (www.FitnessQuest10.com) in San Diego, people come to me everyday looking for answers as to why they are not getting the results they strive to achieve.  […]

Recovery 101

Work hard.  Train hard.  Play even harder. If you live this kind of lifestyle, then you realize the necessity of proper recovery.  I will break it down simply into 5 easy steps: COOL DOWN, EAT, STRETCH, MASSAGE, SLEEP! 1)  Cool Down =  5 – 20 minutes (depending on your workout) of light cardio, walking, or low […]

The Importance of Sleep

A good night’s sleep is necessary to perform at the highest level in school, work, and/or sports.  Getting the correct amount of rest is vitally important to our body’s function, in reducing stress, and in keeping us productive.  It is generally recommended that adults get six to nine hours of sleep a night, but as we try […]

Drink Debate

Remember hearing about all those studies telling the world that chocolate milk is the best post workout recovery drink?  Sounds pretty good; after all who doesn’t like a big glass of cold, thick, chocolate milk to congratulate themselves on a workout well done?  So what exactly are the advantages of this classic drink over all […]