Nervous System Recovery: Olympian BJ Cole on Post-Run Mobility & Isometrics

Nervous System Recovery: Olympian BJ Cole on Post-Run Mobility & Isometrics

Take these recovery strategies from a pro to recover faster and feel better from run to run.

Brendan "BJ" Cole is an Australian Olympic 400m hurdler, massage therapist, and sprint and strength coach.

We talk about:

  • The evolution of BJ's recovery and mobility class
  • Systemic and peripheral recovery techniques for runners
  • What runners are often forgetting or missing during recovery
  • How runners can use breathwork for nervous system regulation
  • Tools like foam rollers, tennis balls, and percussion guns
  • The 3 T's for joint mobility
  • A practical 15 minute recovery routine for runners that you can use
  • Ground-based vs. aerial-based athletes and their recovery

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