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Yahoo
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
How PGA Tour pros recover from travel and golf fatigue — and what you can do, too
Sam Burns and Wyndham Clark both made the cut last week at the British Open and are scheduled to play this week in the PGA Tour's 3M Open in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. To get there, they first have to drive about an hour from Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, to Belfast International Airport. From there, it's a nearly nine-hour flight across six time zones to Minneapolis-St. Paul. So if they left on an 8 p.m. flight Sunday, they'd land around 11 p.m. local time on the same day in Minnesota. But after playing 72 holes of major championship golf and spending the last two weeks on British Summer Time, it would still feel like 5 a.m. to their bodies. That long flight, the time change and the physical toll a major championship can take on a player will make even the fittest golfers exhausted. It's why so many top pros not chasing FedEx Cup points are skipping the 3M Open — they need time to recover. You weren't chasing the Claret Jug, but if you've played 36 holes in a day, tackled a buddy trip to somewhere like Bandon Dunes or Pinehurst or survived a weekend member-guest marathon, you've felt that same heavy-legged fatigue. So, how do the best players in the world bounce back — and what can you learn from their routines to speed up your recovery and help you feel refreshed and ready to play again? Compression therapy: Squeeze out the waste Step inside the physio trailers at PGA Tour events and you'll see several pairs of long, black zip-up leggings with hoses coming out of the top of each legging. These are Normatec 3 leggings ($899), also known as compression boots, which are a favorite tool among players for flushing the legs after long rounds or workouts. After zipping their legs into the boots and attaching the hoses to a small base unit, the Normatec device alternately inflates and deflates the boots, much like a blood pressure cuff around a player's feet, ankles, knees and thighs. 'What the Normatec does is like squeezing toothpaste from the bottom of a tube, squeezing it all out,' said Corey Hug, a PGA Tour physical therapist who travels to numerous events a year to help players. 'It squeezes fluid back in your system, goes back to your heart through your kidneys, and you get it out. So things like lactic acid, which is build up from working out, along with other metabolic waste, it squeezes all that heaviness out of the legs. And when the legs are done, they feel lighter, fluids circulating, you're ready to go again.' Many players will even use Normatec boots before workouts if their legs feel tired, helping them get circulation moving before hitting the gym or the course. Hyperice, the company that manufactures Normatec boots, also offers tubeless Normatec Elite boots ($1,099). This version, which is more portable and packable, utilizes rechargeable units in each boot instead of relying on a base unit to supply the pressure for both leggings. Percussive therapy: Thumping out the tension In 2020, the PGA Tour formed a partnership with Hyperice, maker of popular percussive therapy devices often called therapy guns. These handheld, battery-operated tools deliver rapid, targeted pulses to areas of the body that feel tight or sore. The rapid percussion helps increase blood flow to specific muscles, reduces stiffness and aids in recovery by loosening up tissue that can become rigid after repeated swings, travel or extended practice sessions. These devices are small enough to pack in a carry-on, easy to use and come with interchangeable tips to target different muscle groups. At many PGA Tour stops, players can grab a therapy gun from carts stationed near the driving range to use as part of their warm-up. Hydration and nutrition: In with the good, out with the bad Flying is brutal on the body, largely because airplane cabins are low in humidity to prevent condensation and corrosion. The air pressure is lower at altitude, which, combined with drier air and increased respiration rates, causes the body to lose moisture faster than usual. Add in the typical snacks — processed meats, salty chips, sugary drinks — and it's easy to see why a flight can leave you feeling stiff and inflamed. Some top-tier golfers travel with personal chefs, but a valuable resource available to all PGA Tour players is the on-site nutritionist, provided at many tournaments. 'We do discuss nutrition a lot,' Hug said. 'Like, what are good things to eat before or good things to eat after you play? What are good things to do for hydration? The PGA Tour does have a nutritionist that actually travels to quite a few tournaments, and aside from just picking what foods are going to be in the player dining, they actually will consult with any player at any time about their nutrition needs.' While most recreational golfers don't have a nutritionist on speed dial, focusing on anti-inflammatory foods can help the body bounce back faster. According to Harvard Medical School, eating leafy greens like spinach and kale, as well as fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, berries and nuts like almonds and walnuts, can help reduce inflammation and support your body's recovery after a long day on the course — or a long flight. Hit the gym: Move to feel better Jon Rahm is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, but his schedule on the LIV Golf tour and his participation in major championships have him flying all over the world. After a long trip, you might assume the first thing the two-time major winner wants to do is take a nap. That wouldn't be terrible, but Rahm does the exact opposite. 'If you have time and [access to] a gym or whatever it may be, get a little bit of exercise in,' Rahm said recently. 'It doesn't need to be crazy. It could be 30, 40 minutes of just some kind of stretching or whatever to get the blood flowing a little bit more so your body can just naturally recover and get things moving.' Many hotels and golf resorts offer fitness facilities, but even a brisk 20-minute walk upon arrival can help improve circulation and ease stiffness. 'I found that being very beneficial when I go across the Atlantic, when you go to Europe, Dubai flights like that,' Rahm said. 'But landing and going straight to the gym, and actually if it's mid-afternoon trying to get a hard workout in, has helped me by far the most get over jet lag and things like that. It's like a reset to the body.' The takeaway You may not have a fitness trailer, a physio team or a nutritionist traveling with you, but the blueprint for recovery is the same: keep your body moving, stay hydrated, eat smart and give your muscles a little help when they're tight or sore. Whether it's a therapy gun in your golf bag, compression sleeves in your suitcase or a gym session after your next flight, these are simple ways to help you feel fresher and play better — even if the only thing on the line is the weekend game with your buddies. This article originally appeared on Golfweek: How PGA Tour pros recover: Compression, therapy guns, nutrition, gym
USA Today
21-07-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How PGA Tour pros recover from travel and golf fatigue — and what you can do, too
It's a long way from Royal Portrush to Minneapolis. Discover the recovery tools PGA Tour pros use to bounce back from majors and long flights. Sam Burns and Wyndham Clark both made the cut last week at the British Open and are scheduled to play this week in the PGA Tour's 3M Open in the Twin Cities, Minnesota. To get there, they first have to drive about an hour from Royal Portrush, Northern Ireland, to Belfast International Airport. From there, it's a nearly nine-hour flight across six time zones to Minneapolis-St. Paul. So if they left on an 8 p.m. flight Sunday, they'd land around 11 p.m. local time on the same day in Minnesota. But after playing 72 holes of major championship golf and spending the last two weeks on British Summer Time, it would still feel like 5 a.m. to their bodies. That long flight, the time change and the physical toll a major championship can take on a player will make even the fittest golfers exhausted. It's why so many top pros not chasing FedEx Cup points are skipping the 3M Open — they need time to recover. You weren't chasing the Claret Jug, but if you've played 36 holes in a day, tackled a buddy trip to somewhere like Bandon Dunes or Pinehurst or survived a weekend member-guest marathon, you've felt that same heavy-legged fatigue. So, how do the best players in the world bounce back — and what can you learn from their routines to speed up your recovery and help you feel refreshed and ready to play again? Compression therapy: Squeeze out the waste Step inside the physio trailers at PGA Tour events and you'll see several pairs of long, black zip-up leggings with hoses coming out of the top of each legging. These are Normatec 3 leggings ($899), also known as compression boots, which are a favorite tool among players for flushing the legs after long rounds or workouts. After zipping their legs into the boots and attaching the hoses to a small base unit, the Normatec device alternately inflates and deflates the boots, much like a blood pressure cuff around a player's feet, ankles, knees and thighs. 'What the Normatec does is like squeezing toothpaste from the bottom of a tube, squeezing it all out,' said Corey Hug, a PGA Tour physical therapist who travels to numerous events a year to help players. 'It squeezes fluid back in your system, goes back to your heart through your kidneys, and you get it out. So things like lactic acid, which is build up from working out, along with other metabolic waste, it squeezes all that heaviness out of the legs. And when the legs are done, they feel lighter, fluids circulating, you're ready to go again.' Many players will even use Normatec boots before workouts if their legs feel tired, helping them get circulation moving before hitting the gym or the course. Hyperice, the company that manufactures Normatec boots, also offers tubeless Normatec Elite boots ($1,099). This version, which is more portable and packable, utilizes rechargeable units in each boot instead of relying on a base unit to supply the pressure for both leggings. Percussive therapy: Thumping out the tension In 2020, the PGA Tour formed a partnership with Hyperice, maker of popular percussive therapy devices often called therapy guns. These handheld, battery-operated tools deliver rapid, targeted pulses to areas of the body that feel tight or sore. The rapid percussion helps increase blood flow to specific muscles, reduces stiffness and aids in recovery by loosening up tissue that can become rigid after repeated swings, travel or extended practice sessions. These devices are small enough to pack in a carry-on, easy to use and come with interchangeable tips to target different muscle groups. At many PGA Tour stops, players can grab a therapy gun from carts stationed near the driving range to use as part of their warm-up. Hydration and nutrition: In with the good, out with the bad Flying is brutal on the body, largely because airplane cabins are low in humidity to prevent condensation and corrosion. The air pressure is lower at altitude, which, combined with drier air and increased respiration rates, causes the body to lose moisture faster than usual. Add in the typical snacks — processed meats, salty chips, sugary drinks — and it's easy to see why a flight can leave you feeling stiff and inflamed. Some top-tier golfers travel with personal chefs, but a valuable resource available to all PGA Tour players is the on-site nutritionist, provided at many tournaments. 'We do discuss nutrition a lot,' Hug said. 'Like, what are good things to eat before or good things to eat after you play? What are good things to do for hydration? The PGA Tour does have a nutritionist that actually travels to quite a few tournaments, and aside from just picking what foods are going to be in the player dining, they actually will consult with any player at any time about their nutrition needs.' While most recreational golfers don't have a nutritionist on speed dial, focusing on anti-inflammatory foods can help the body bounce back faster. According to Harvard Medical School, eating leafy greens like spinach and kale, as well as fatty fish such as salmon and tuna, berries and nuts like almonds and walnuts, can help reduce inflammation and support your body's recovery after a long day on the course — or a long flight. Hit the gym: Move to feel better Jon Rahm is based in Scottsdale, Arizona, but his schedule on the LIV Golf tour and his participation in major championships have him flying all over the world. After a long trip, you might assume the first thing the two-time major winner wants to do is take a nap. That wouldn't be terrible, but Rahm does the exact opposite. 'If you have time and [access to] a gym or whatever it may be, get a little bit of exercise in,' Rahm said recently. 'It doesn't need to be crazy. It could be 30, 40 minutes of just some kind of stretching or whatever to get the blood flowing a little bit more so your body can just naturally recover and get things moving.' Many hotels and golf resorts offer fitness facilities, but even a brisk 20-minute walk upon arrival can help improve circulation and ease stiffness. 'I found that being very beneficial when I go across the Atlantic, when you go to Europe, Dubai flights like that,' Rahm said. 'But landing and going straight to the gym, and actually if it's mid-afternoon trying to get a hard workout in, has helped me by far the most get over jet lag and things like that. It's like a reset to the body.' The takeaway You may not have a fitness trailer, a physio team or a nutritionist traveling with you, but the blueprint for recovery is the same: keep your body moving, stay hydrated, eat smart and give your muscles a little help when they're tight or sore. Whether it's a therapy gun in your golf bag, compression sleeves in your suitcase or a gym session after your next flight, these are simple ways to help you feel fresher and play better — even if the only thing on the line is the weekend game with your buddies.
Time Out
20-06-2025
- Health
- Time Out
This luxe wellness space in Sydney's CBD is levelling up self-care (and socialising) in the city
Sydney's CBD is levelling up. Recently, Martin Place rebranded as – well – a place, uniting cultural institutions, restaurants and bars under a new precinct: MP District. And if you're on the hunt for rest and recovery instead of drinks and dancing, we've got just the spot. In the heart of Sydney's CBD, steps from Martin Place, you'll find RCVRI: a super high-spec wellness space on a mission to redefine self-care. 'Whether you're a high-performing athlete or a CEO, everyone just wants to be the best version of themselves,' explains Annabel Cheeseman, manager of RCVRI Martin Place. The huge new wellness zone is the fourth outpost of Coogee-born wellness brand RCVRI (pronounced 'recovery'), which aims to boost mental and physical health through cutting-edge technologies. The Coogee outpost launched in 2019, with Manly and Cronulla sites opening four years later. Now, the flagship site has opened its doors in the heart of the city, and it's a space for social connection as well as self-care. 'The city is losing its third place. People don't want to drink as much, but they don't know where to go when they're not drinking,' Annabel tells me — and she's got a point. Social saunas and bathhouses are booming right now in Sydney, but RCVRI offers so much more than contrast therapy and a place to connect. Alongside the four saunas (they vary in size — one fits up to 16 people, and the two semi-private saunas fit two people each) and four plunge pools, you'll find two hyperbaric chambers (specialised enclosures believed to speed up cell renewal, heal torn tendons and fractures, help with concussion, and improve sleep and focus) and 10 sets of Normatec boots (lymphatic drainage boots that help improve circulation and speed up muscle recovery). Memberships, casual passes and group bookings are all available to book over here. Keen to get involved while it's cold outside? The Ultimate Intro Offer will score you two weeks of access for $99. These are the best spas in Sydney These are the best spas in the Blue Mountains.
Fox News
06-06-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Help dad prioritize recovery this Father's Day with these wellness gadgets
You can help your dad prioritize wellness and recovery with some easy-to-use, high-tech gear. Whether it's a pair of Normatec compression boots to help dad recover faster and smash his goals, smart scales for a clearer health picture, or a Zero-Gravity Shiatsu Massage Chair for post-workout recovery. A smartwatch that tracks dad's cardiovascular health or a smart ring he can wear while he sleeps can give dad good insight into sleep habits. All of these gadgets can help make a difference in his well-being. Original price: $429 The Series 10 Apple Watch has a large display that makes it easy to manage calls, texts and apps. The battery charges 80% in just 30 minutes. On top of these features, you get advanced health insights like the ability to take an ECG, and reproductive health insights. You can track the intensity of your workouts and get advanced metrics for a wide range of different workouts. Original price: $299 This Oura Horizon ring unlocks the power of health knowledge, tracking a variety of metrics, including sleep stages, heart rate, heart rate variability, respiratory rate, body temperature, and activity. It also monitors blood oxygen levels (SpO2). The ring is designed to be comfortable enough to wear while you sleep, but you must have an active Oura membership to access the full range of features and data. You can also buy the Oura Horizon ring on Amazon. Original price: $7,499 The Relaxe Zero-Gravity Shiatsu Massage Chair with Heating gives a full-body recovery. The chair uses shiatsu massage techniques and heating therapy to encourage muscle recovery. Its zero-gravity feel relieves pressure on the spine and encourages circulation. Relaxe offers a 365-day return policy if you decide it's not for you. Help Dad with his post-workout recovery with a Theragun Therabody Prime. The recovery helps increase blood flow by delivering more oxygen and nutrients to the muscles. It also reduces muscle soreness and stiffness by targeting tight knots and areas of tension. The Prime model is quieter and easier to hold, and can connect via Bluetooth to the Therabody app. You can get your items delivered on time with an Amazon Prime membership. The benefits include fast, free delivery, access to invite-only deals and the option to Buy With Prime. Join or start a 30-day free trial to start your shopping today. Normatec Compression Boots use dynamic air pressure to improve circulation, reduce inflammation and alleviate muscle soreness. They feature five zones that the compression moves through, and seven levels of compression. Unlike some boots, which needs to be strapped around each part of your leg, these simply zip up. They are also available through Hyperice and come in short, standard and tall sizes. Picture the recovery power of compression boots, but on the go. These Hyperice compression boots by Nike have the same air compression and heat therapy as the Normatec boots, but in a shoe. There are three levels of heat and compression, and the battery lasts up to 1.5 hours while on the max settings. Hyperice X will be a game-changer when it comes to achy knees. This smart recovery device utilizes contrast therapy, providing a way to manage pain, reduce inflammation and accelerate recovery through consistent temperature control or alternating hot and cold cycles on a preset program. Level up Dad's skincare routine with the TheraFace Mask. This high-tech, full-coverage LED mask uses red, blue and infrared light therapy to target fine lines, acne and signs of aging. The mask also has a face and head massager, which helps ease tension and promote relaxation. For more deals, visit Gift Dad a deeper insight into his overall health with a smart scale. The Withings Body Scan will give Dad detailed insights into his body mass index (BMI), heart rate and nerve health. This smart scale utilizes advanced technology to measure weight, fat and muscle mass, bone mass and water percentage. It can also do an ECG, allowing users to monitor their heart rhythm for potential abnormalities.
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Help dad prioritize recovery this Father's Day with these wellness products
Fox News and its syndication partners may earn a commission if you buy through our referral links. This content was created by a team that works independently from the Fox newsroom. You can help your dad prioritize wellness and recovery with some easy-to-use, high-tech gear. Whether it's a pair of Normatec compression boots to help dad recover faster and smash new goals, smart scales for a clearer health picture, or a Zero-Gravity Shiatsu Massage Chair for post-workout recovery, these gadgets can help make a difference in his well-being. Original price: $7,499 The Relaxe Zero-Gravity Shiatsu Massage Chair with Heating gives a full-body recovery. The chair uses shiatsu massage techniques and heating therapy to encourage muscle recovery. Its zero-gravity feel relieves pressure on the spine and encourages circulation. Relaxe offers a 365-day return policy if you decide it's not for you. Help Dad with his post-workout recovery with a Theragun Therabody Prime. The recovery helps increase blood flow by delivering more oxygen and nutrients to the muscles. It also reduces muscle soreness and stiffness by targeting tight knots and areas of tension. The Prime model is quieter and easier to hold, and can connect via Bluetooth to the Therabody app. Father's Day Fitness Gifts Your Dad Will Love Normatec Compression Boots use dynamic air pressure to improve circulation, reduce inflammation and alleviate muscle soreness. They feature five zones that the compression moves through, and seven levels of compression. Unlike some boots, which needs to be strapped around each part of your leg, these simply zip up. They are also available through Hyperice and come in short, standard and tall sizes. Read On The Fox News App Picture the recovery power of compression boots, but on the go. These Hyperice compression boots by Nike have the same air compression and heat therapy as the Normatec boots, but in a shoe. There are three levels of heat and compression, and the battery lasts up to 1.5 hours while on the max settings. Hyperice X will be a game-changer when it comes to achy knees. This smart recovery device utilizes contrast therapy, providing a way to manage pain, reduce inflammation and accelerate recovery through consistent temperature control or alternating hot and cold cycles on a preset program. Home Depot's Father's Day Sale Is Here, Shop Deals On Grills, Tools And Outdoor Equipment Level up Dad's skincare routine with the TheraFace Mask. This high-tech, full-coverage LED mask uses red, blue and infrared light therapy to target fine lines, acne and signs of aging. The mask also has a face and head massager, which helps ease tension and promote relaxation. For more deals, visit Gift Dad a deeper insight into his overall health with a smart scale. The Withings Body Scan will give Dad detailed insights into his body mass index (BMI), heart rate and nerve health. This smart scale utilizes advanced technology to measure weight, fat and muscle mass, bone mass and water percentage. It can also do an ECG, allowing users to monitor their heart rhythm for potential article source: Help dad prioritize recovery this Father's Day with these wellness products
