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PowerPlay’s cold compression kits have a variety of uses from soothing muscle strain or pulled muscles to reducing swelling. This blog is your resource for discovering how to best use these wraps can best help you recover or prevent injury.
When you know what not to do but you do it anyway…
By PowerPlay Athlete, Jessica Meyers Most cyclists have heard the expression that there are two types of riders; the ones who have crashed and the ones who are waiting to…
Project 90: My Trainer
Coordinating groups present challenges. Individuals have different needs, backgrounds, and expectations. Group dynamics and group psychology play a role in reaching a desired outcome. Add coaching to a group and…
Project 90: Halfway There
When I received the e-mail about the start of week 9, I couldn’t believe over half of Project 90 was complete. Where did the time go? I remember being excited…
To Swim or Not to Swim?
By PowerPlay Athlete, Jessica Meyers That is the question. How many times do we feel overwhelmed, tired, unmotivated? The last thing we want to do is pull on a bathing…
Project 90: A Running Revolution
When I saw Gearhead Outfitters starting a program called Project 90 the shivers and chills made their way through my body when I heard echoes of Shaun T and Tony…
How Does Cold And Compression Therapy Help You Recover Faster?
Studies have shown that people who use cold and compression therapy together as opposed to just one of those therapies alone recover from their injuries significantly faster. The many benefits…
Recovering From Lateral Epicondylitis, A.K.A. Tennis Elbow
The following blog post was the winning submission into our Sports Injury: What the Heck Happened to You Contest. By Dr. Nicole Dorholt It’s not traumatic, and it’s not glamorous,…
What’s In My Bag?
Are you one of the 20,000 + registered runners for this weekend’s San Diego Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon? Check that swag bag for a PowerPlay $100 Gift Card! Wondering what PowerPlay…
A Closer Look at Athletic Recovery Could Increase Performance
By Dr. Donna Krutka, MD All too often athletes ignore their recovery. They compartmentalize their thinking into areas of: training, racing and resting. When you break down the recovery process…
Running Through Foot Pain
The following blog post is a submission into our Sports Injury: What the Heck Happened to You Contest. Please leave a comment on this blog to vote for your support…