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Injury Prevention Secrets from an Ironman Coach
Why Recovery Is Where You Get Stronger
While training breaks your body down, recovery is when real gains happen. Coach Ahmed Zaher emphasizes that sleep is your #1 tool—cheaper and more effective than cryotherapy or massage. Want proof? He recommends Dr. Matthew Walker’s Why We Sleep for the full science breakdown.
Tip: Start by finding your personal "recovery number"—hours of sleep, minutes of foam rolling, or recovery work required to match your training load.
Muscle Soreness Is Not Due to Lactic Acid
Six strategies for working through muscle soreness:
Utilize Fascia: Soreness may result from irritated and inflamed fascia rather than lactic acid buildup. Consider incorporating dynamic warm-ups to make tissue more resilient to intense workouts.
Top 5 Ways to Recover After Your Workouts
💙 Nutrient-Rich Meal.
🦅 Hydration.
💙 Hot Bath/Heating pads.
🦅 Rest and Sleep.
💙 Active Recovery.
When to visit the chiropractor
Integrated Chiropractic and Wellness is a warm and inviting office where patients can feel confident that they are in good hands. The office is equipped with the latest technology and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable.