Ranking The Most Popular Recovery Tools for GAA Athletes | Cold Water, Foam Rolling and Cool Downs

08/09/2025 49 min Temporada 1 Episodio 117
Ranking The Most Popular Recovery Tools for GAA Athletes | Cold Water, Foam Rolling and Cool Downs

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Welcome back to another episode of The Kaizen Performance Podcast   In this weeks episode we chatted all things recovery tools   As an athlete, the basics work when it comes to your recovery..    However, whether you're looking for the extra percentages in your performance or you've seen the hype on social media, for one reason or another you've come across recovery tools and wondered, is that for me?   Oftentimes, as an athlete we can do things without thinking or just because someone else is doing it..   So in today's episode we work through some of most prominent recovery tools available to GAA athletes today and rank/rate them with the aim of creating more clarity on what they are, what they do and whether or not you can potentially look to include as a part of your recovery strategy   Expect to hear: 4 questions to ask yourself before using a recovery "tool" The determinants of good recovery Why context is important with ice baths Whether or not warm downs are worth it The role of active recovery, stretching and mobility If compression boots and foam rollers are worth the hype   Hopefully you could take something from this weeks episode, if so, be sure to rate the show, share this weeks episode with a friend or let us know your thoughts on social media!   Chat soon, Paddy & Mark   The 1% Better Movement.   TAKE OUR FREE PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT   Follow The Journey Instagram Tiktok   Interested in working with us? Where to Find Us Apply for The Academy

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