Active Recovery!

Active Recovery & Compex

 I get asked the following question quite frequently…” How have you been able to race so long?” Well if only I knew the answer to that..LOL… But  here is a try at answering it.

For one I really do love what I do. Triathlon is one of the hardest sports to train for. It is very hard to master just one and Triathetes have to master 3 sports.So just when you think you have figured it out there is always something new to master. I am also a huge believer in making sure you recover properly from your workouts. I often tell the other athletes that I coach that Rest is training as well. Yes it is OK to take a day off put the feet up and feel what is like to be like everyone else. Thanks goodness you get to train again tomorrow.

Finally it is the extra little things that really count. For instance I am a firm believer in Massage, ART and my Compex. I must admit I love my Compex the most. I can use it any where whether I am sitting on the couch watching TV, in the car traveling to a race or even laying in bed. Its the easiest form of training. Why? Because you really don’t have to do anything. Can’t think of anything easier than that. Place the pads in the desired areas and I am ready to go.

Michellie Jones, 2000 Olympic Triathlon Silver Medalist, 2006 Ironman World Champion

“I’m a long time user and believer in Compex. It’s significantly enhanced my ability to train, race and stay healthy. My workout sessions are much more efficient because I can push harder and recover quicker.”

Michellie Jones, 2000 Olympic Triathlon Silver Medalist, 2006 Ironman World Champion

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Football Training with Compex Muscle Stimulators

Most football players use the off season to work their bodies so they start the season in optimum condition.  If you’re in the midst of your off-season training, checkout our specialized football training program that incorporate  Compex muscle stimulator programs with your regular training routine.  Adding electrostimulation to your training regimen is one of the best ways for athletes to maximize muscle performance.

So I have been meaning to write and never do whenever the discussion comes up about training/racing gear. You hear plenty of talk about race wheels, powermeters, heart rate monitors, etc, but more important to racing is hoiw well you recover while training and staying injury free.

Last year I got one of the COMPEX units and the thing is AWESOME. I have used it exclusively for the active recovery. I was reminded just how awesome and versatile this tool is when I started to develop tenderness in my achilles and a big ole knot in my calf. Sound familiar? Too much, too soon. Should be my nickname!!

At the first sign of trouble I started my hot/cold therapy, limited stretching, which is like always the first thing I want to do, and using the TriggerPoint roller. The next day I still had the same thing going on, so I took the day off from running and used my COMPEX in the morning and again in the evening.

I feel 100% different today. I will get in a shorter than scheduled run in, hit the ice when I get back and then use the Compex again tonight. I’ll send an update tomorrow, but the knot is gone and the achilles feels normal. No NSAID’s were used in the production of this email!!

This is a true unsolicited testimonial and I am not compensated by COMPEX. If you are thinking about spending thousands on wheels or a power meter, I would strongly encourage you to think about picking up a COMPEX for less than half the cash and the thing is much more useful. Being able to train better and more consistently is the best tool in your ‘get faster’ kit!!

Have a great day!!

Brian Long
Sea Coast Exclusive Properties
www.thisisbrian.com

Compex Athletes Are on a Roll!

Check out the many recent victories…

Lesley Paterson – ranked 2nd Pro in Oceanside 70.3 – her first Ironman race!

Christian Cushing-Murray – 1st Place in Masters Men 40 division at Carlsbad 5000 – finished at 14:40

Jelly Belly Cycling Team – Recent victories at the Redlands Bicycle Classic and at the Tour of Thailand

Michellie Jones – 2nd Place in Masters Women 40 division at Carlsbad 5000 – finished at 17.29

Compex Sponsors Jelly Belly Racing

Compex® recently announced its sponsorship of the Jelly Belly Cycling Team presented by Kenda – a US Continental pro men’s cycling team which competes at National Race Calendar events and select UCI races overseas. The team is known for their colorful jersey and the sport performance jelly beans Sport Beans® by Jelly Belly Candy Company.  “Compex and the Jelly Belly Cycling Team presented by Kenda have a great synergy – we’re excited that the Team has incorporated Neuromuscular Electrical Muscle Stimulation (NMES) technology into its 2010 training regimen. Compex can help the cyclists achieve the highest level of performance possible,” said Greg Houlgate, Director of Sales and Marketing for Compex.

Just Launched! Compex Performance US Muscle Stimulator

Check out the latest muscle stimulator in Compex’s line of EMS devices.  The Performance US was designed for the fitness enthusiast and/or the athlete which engages in frequent competition. It features a total of 5 programs with 5 levels of progression to help competitive athletes achieve the highest level of performance.

Learn More about the Performance US muscle stimulator >>

The Sport Elite device features 3 new additional programs – Recovery Plus, which helps clear lactic acid and increase blood flow at a lower frequency for when muscles are fatigued after a vigorous workout or competition; Pre-Warm-up which runs at a frequency to quickly increase blood flow and oxygenate the muscles prior to a workout or competition; and Massage which runs at the lowest possible frequency targeted to relax muscles sore, tense muscles.

The Sport Elite also features 4 strength programs with 5 levels of progression that target specific muscle groups and enables athletes to maximize muscle performance specifically related to a particular sport. Compex is clinically-proven to build muscle strength and size, exercise more muscle fibers in less time, and increase endurance, power, speed and strength.