Why Thermal Recovery Is Emerging as a Cornerstone of Modern Athletic Performance Around the world, elite sports organizations are rethinking the role of recovery—and embracing thermal environments as essential infrastructure within performance ecosystems. While saunas, steam rooms, and cold environments have long been central to global wellness cultures, their integration into high-performance athletics is accelerating rapidly. TCU in the United States offers a compelling case…
Mindful Breath Enters the (Pro Sports) Locker Rooms
Fantastic article in the The Athletic by Rustin Dodd about how the power of mindful Breath has made its way into some pro sports teams. “The voice belonged to Dave Merritt, the team’s secondary coach. He closed the door and hit the lights, leaving the room pitch black. He then outlined an exercise: The players were to close their eyes, imagine their happy place, a…
