Long-haul flights often leave travellers with uncomfortable, swollen legs due to prolonged immobility, cabin pressure changes, and dehydration. For equestrians, athletes, and frequent flyers alike, reduced lower limb swelling means easier transitions off the plane and quicker recovery back to…
Tendon injuries are a major concern in performance horses, often leading to setbacks or even career-ending conditions. The superficial digital flexor tendon (SDFT) is the most frequently affected, while injuries to the common digital extensor tendon are relatively rare. These…
After a long day of intense training or competition, your horse’s body continues working hard, even while resting. Equine muscle recovery allows muscles to repair, energy levels to restore, and your horse to get ready for the next challenge. Without…
Ultramarathon recovery is not just about resting — it’s a complex process that involves strategic nutrition, sleep optimisation, and targeted physical therapies. Whether you’re a seasoned ultra-veteran or preparing for your first 50k, understanding how to effectively recover can mean…
If you are a horse rider, you know how exhilarating and rewarding it can be to ride a horse. Horse riding is a sport that requires physical and mental skills from both the rider and the horse. Riders need strength,…
Despite what you may read on fitness blogs, the simple truth is that there’s no better way to help your muscles recover than healthy food and getting a good night’s sleep. A healthy lifestyle is critical to maximising strength and…
Before we get into the topic of swimming for recovery, let’s discuss healthy training stimulus vs overreaching. Remember, training makes you worse, and it’s only when your recovery takes place do gains materialise. A first-year athletes training stimulus should be…
Recovery Series with Higher Performance Gym, Episode 6, Compression
