The need for consistent recovery days in a training regime has been widely debated, however here at STAR we believe there’s no question about it – regular recovery is a necessity in anyone’s exercise routine. Research suggests under-recovering can actually negatively affect an athlete’s performance. Continue reading to find out how recovery can boost your …
STAR Blog #22 – How to Use Recovery to Boost Your Performance Read More »
Proper rest periods in your exercise routine are crucial to avoid overtraining and injury. But what kind of rest day should you have? This depends on the type of training you’re doing, the intensity and how often you train. Both active recovery days and passive rest days can be beneficial to your training routine. Active …
STAR Blog #21 – Active Recovery Versus Complete Rest Read More »
Stretching is a very important part of anyone’s exercise and recovery, but there’s a lot of debate surrounding the best time to stretch and the type of stretching you should do. Should we stretch before or after we exercise? Should it be dynamic or static? Passive or active? In this blog we dive into the …
STAR Blog #20 – Should You Stretch Before or After Exercising? Read More »
Focusing on our mental health is equally important as our physical health – both on and off the field. As we work out or play sports, our focus tends to be on the physical aspects; however, behind the scenes our brain and mental state is what ultimately calls the shots when it comes to how …
STAR Blog #19 – Prioritising Mental Health & Wellbeing Read More »
Seeing a chiropractor might be a scary thought for most of you other there, especially when all you know is that it involves intense cracking of the bones. The purpose of chiropractic treatment is to reduce pain and improve the functionality of your body by focusing on the nervous system and spine. Back and neck …
STAR Blog #18 – See your chiropractor for a crackin’ recovery Read More »
Sleep is one of the magic wonders of the world that does not receive the amount of attention it should. For both athletes and non-athletes, sleep is fundamental for overall health and wellbeing. Getting a good night’s rest enables your body to fall into recovery mode and feel restored for the next day. It’s no …
You’ve probably never heard of HBOT before, so let us explain to you what exactly this recovery service is and how it can benefit you. Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, or better known as HBOT, involves breathing pure oxygen in a highly pressurised environment. The goal of HBOT is to supercharge the body’s natural healing process through …
STAR Blog #16 – Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) Read More »
Massage guns have gained increasing popularity over the years and have become an athlete’s best friend. Small and compact, a massage gun is a convenient tool that sends rapid vibrating pulses through the muscle to stimulate blood flow and mimic the effects of a deep tissue massage. They can be used to target specific muscle …
Do you know what it feels like to float on cloud nine? Luckily through the effects of floatation therapy you can. Floatation therapy, also known as sensory deprivation, involves lying in a shallow pod that contains Epsom salt solution (600kg of magnesium sulphate). Essentially, you are lying in a giant salt bath however this is …
There’s nothing quite like a 30-minute sweat session in a sauna. But not quite like a traditional sauna that almost makes you feel like you can’t breathe – an infrared sauna. What’s so hot about infrared saunas? Infrared saunas produce the same infrared heat produced by the sun, allowing the heat to penetrate deeply into …
STAR Blog #13 – What’s so hot about infrared saunas? Read More »
