by Phil Hawksworth | Jan 16, 2018 | Workouts, Recovery
If you think that going to the gym is making you stronger or more muscular, you would technically be incorrect. You actually grow when you are resting. Working out is the stimulus, but it is the recovery from the workout that leads to increase in muscle, strength, and...
by Phil Hawksworth | Dec 26, 2017 | Workouts, Recovery
It’s a common question I get asked once every couple of weeks; Should I stretch before, or after my workouts, or both? The simple answer is both, but there are some specific things you need to know, to ensure you are staying safe, reducing your risk of injury, and...
by TFM Staff | Aug 4, 2017 | Lifestyle, Recovery
If you are one of the roughly one hundred million Americans who suffers from chronic pain, you may be a feeling frustrated by your health condition. After all, pain has an insidious way of affecting nearly every moment of the day. Physically demanding activities are...
by TFM Staff | Apr 29, 2017 | Exercise Safety, Recovery
Your body is made of 60 percent water, so drinking plenty of water is an important part of staying healthy. In fact, most of us don’t drink enough water each day and it can be really detrimental to our overall health. Here is why it’s so important to stay hydrated and...
by TFM Staff | Apr 28, 2017 | Recovery, Workouts
By TFM Staff Exercising keeps you healthy and in shape. Working out regularly and staying active and strong can actually prevent illnesses and injuries. However, there are some injuries that are actually common among gym rats. Overuse, improper form, too much...
by TFM Staff | Mar 17, 2017 | Recovery, Workouts
If you exercise regularly, you will probably at some point experience sore muscles. This happens especially after you start a new workout routine or increase the intensity of your workouts. Soreness can be a good thing. You build strength by creating tiny micro tears...
