Reasons Why Athletes Need To Be More Careful With Cortisone
When you’re hurting, it’s tempting to take the fastest route to relief. And in sports medicine, few interventions are as common, or as misunderstood, as the cortisone shot. Used to treat inflammation and pain in joints, tendons, and soft tissue, cortisone injections are a go-to for many doctors, trainers, and athletes. But for all their […]
Sensational Rise, Inevitable Fall: What Happened To CrossFit?
It started as a revolution. A raw, unfiltered counterpunch to big-box gyms and sterile machines. CrossFit promised results, community, and a return to primal performance. But somewhere along the way, the movement that sparked a fitness wildfire also burned a lot of its followers. With a reputation for sky-high injury rates, polarizing founders, and a […]
Rhabdo Is Real: Advice Every Athlete Should Know
You’ve crushed a brutal training session. You’re sore – sore enough that stairs feel like a punishment. But what if that soreness isn’t just a badge of honor? What if it’s a warning sign? That’s the slippery slope where rhabdomyolysis, or rhabdo, lives. Most athletes think of rhabdo as something that happens to “other people” […]
5G Towers and Athletes: A Hidden Threat to Recovery
Elite athletes exist in a state of constant optimization. Every heartbeat, rep, macro, and hour of sleep is tracked, tweaked, and tested. They live in a loop of training, recovery, and performance, with margins of improvement measured in milliseconds and millimeters. But beneath the obvious metrics lies a less visible threat that can sabotage every […]
Better Solutions For Your Brain: The Athlete’s Guide To Wireless Tech
Whether you’re pacing a long trail run, gearing up for your next jiu-jitsu roll, or locking in for a surf session, chances are you’ve got one key piece of gear dialed in: your headphones. Bluetooth earbuds and wireless devices have become as standard for athletes as the right shoes or board wax. They offer the […]
How Antibiotics Nearly Broke The Best: Gordon Ryan’s Devastating Experience
In the world of jiu-jitsu, few names command as much respect – or fear – as Gordon Ryan. A dominant force on the mats, he’s known for his relentless pace, technical genius, and a winning streak that makes even the most seasoned black belts look like amateurs. But despite all the accolades and titles, the […]