Here’s why and how to balance your training with quality sleep and recovery, which is just as important as training hard.
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As the 2019 IRONMAN World Championship looms just around the corner, Polar Athlete Tim Don shares some his special “sauce” for recovery before race.
Here pro triathlete Emma Pallant discusses how she has used the Orthostatic Test to fine-tune her triathlon training and progress.
Recovery after workout is key if you want to see results. Here’s how to recover like a champion with tips from IRONMAN Lucy Charles-Barclay.
Here’s what Polar Ambassador Flavia Florean learned about sleep and recovery with Polar Ignite’s Nightly Recharge feature.
Here’s why you should try deep breathing and how to get the hang of the right technique and routine.
Long story short, counting sheep should be prescribed daily on every athlete’s and exerciser’s training calendar. Here are Dr. Meeta Singh’s go-to tips to improve your sleep.
Here’s how stress affects recovery from exercise and what you can do to boost your recovery and achieve better fitness results.
Smart recovery is essential after a marathon or any big race. Follow these tips on how to recover from a race to keep some of the post-race soreness at bay.
If your life revolves around your workouts, there’s a risk you’ll end up overtraining. Here’s how to recognize the signs of overtraining and regain balance.
Former pro triathlete Kaisa Sali emphasizes the importance of taking a break and shares her tips on how to slowly start off-season training after full rest.
Set yourself up for success in future training and races with this simple post-race recovery routine the day after your race. The Run Experience advises us how to get the blood flowing and reintroduce motion in the joints!
Read how professional triathlete Kaisa Sali monitors her training load and boosts recovery.
We tapped into our anonymized data and put together a few highlights of the real sleep habits of Polar Sleep Plus™ users around the globe.
Most adults need 7-9 hours of sleep per night but do athletes sleep more? And if they do, are they getting more and better sleep than the rest of us?
Don’t nap, obey the buzzer, try getting a jump start… Read more tips on how to fight jet lag from professional triathlete Chris Leiferman.
Some people are naturally solid sleepers, while others require help to sleep well. Try these simple but effective sleep tips from well-rested athletes.
If exercise as stress relief stops working for you, maybe you’re doing it wrong? Press reset and read what kind of exercise is optimal for stress relief.
When given the choice, you should always favor the stairs over an elevator, right? Here, 5 Polar pros weigh in on the stairs vs. elevator debate.
Try this foam rolling session at home to prevent lactic acid from building up in your muscles when you’re more sedentary than usual.
What’s the relationship between heart rate variability (HRV) and exercising? Find out what your heart rate variability can tell you about your health.
