Why Recovery is Important

Did you know that following a marathon, triathlon, or significant endurance event, as many as 60%-70% of participants will suffer an upper respiratory tract infection (URTI) or over-training injury?

Getting sick or hurt or simply suffering from poor performance is often a direct result of your training regimen (and inadequate recovery).

Getting sick or injured is no way to optimize your training or racing performance.

Intense training and competition can lead to:

1. Reduced blood & tissue levels of glutamine, leading to:

• Reduced immune system activity
• Increased infections – especially URTIs
  Solution = take Recover-Ease to maintain post-exercise immune function

2. Increased cortisol and reduced DHEA levels, leading to:

• Accelerated muscle catabolism (breakdown)
• Reduced protein synthesis (and sex drive!)
• Reduced ability for tissue repair
• Increased risk for injury
  Solution = take Recover-Ease to promote post-exercise hormone balance

3. Cause tissue damage and generate free radicals, leading to:

• Muscle micro-trauma, inflammation, & soreness
• Cellular damage and dysfunction
• Reduced power output
• Reduced endurance performance
  Solution = take Recover-Ease to accelerate post-exercise tissue repair