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Yin Yoga: The Perfect Yoga for Functional Fitness
Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga with postures, or asanas, that are held for longer periods of time—for beginners, it may range from 45 seconds to two minutes; more advanced practitioners may...
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Swelling Versus Inflammation: What’s the Difference?
The words “swelling” and “inflammation” are typically considered synonyms, however, each word has a very distinct definition and application. Inflammation is classified as a protective response from...
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Goal Setting: How Do Marc Pro Ambassdaors Plan for Big Goals?
The first step in accomplishing your goals is setting them. The Marc Pro team asked our ambassadors, “How do you set goals for yourself?” with the hopes that these athletes’ responses can inspire your...
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How to Make Your New Year’s Resolutions Stick
The holidays came and went like a cold winter breeze, snapping in and out and ending with the epic countdown leading to the New Year. With the New Year, comes the tradition of setting resolutions to...
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Grace WOD Recovery with Brian Mackenzie
What is the Grace WOD? The Grace WOD is one of the staple Crossfit workouts used to track progression over time. To complete this workout, athletes must finish 30 reps of clean and jerks as fast as...
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Working Out with Music: A Legal Performance-Enhancing Drug?
Working out with music is not a new concept, however more and more science is illustrating just how much of an impact listening to music can have on a workout. One leading expert on the psychology of...
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Recovery Methods: Do Float Tanks Really Work?
Athletes, weekend warriors, and the classic 9 to 5 suit-and-tie are all looking for the same thing—the best way to relax. For some, a massage can be the best way to unwind and relieve even the most...
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Meal Prep: Why You Should Pack a Lunch
You glance at the clock and realize that it is almost lunchtime. “Yes!” you exclaim, as you begin to think about your lunch options, and then quickly realize that your enthusiasm might have been a bit...
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What to Expect During Your First CrossFit Class
Going into a CrossFit facility for the first time can be ridiculously scary. There are a lot of big muscles, big weights, ropes, muscle ups, and a ton of other things that you probably aren’t used to....
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Marc Pro Athletes: What Do You Love About Post-Workout Recovery?
The Marc Pro athletes want to share the love. Part of that love culminates with the exhilaration of finishing a workout and the next steps in post-workout recovery. We asked our ambassadors to share...
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Feeling Tired? How to Boost Energy Levels Naturally
According to the National Sleep Foundation, over 45% of Americans report that poor or insufficient sleep has affected daily activities at least once over the previous seven days. While poor or little...
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3 Tips for Managing Stress with Brian Mackenzie
In nature, animals experience and deal with stress in a very different way than humans. The story of the lion hunting the antelope is a great example of this. When the lion attacks the antelope, both...
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3 Benefits of Coffee for Improved Muscle Recovery
Your alarm goes off and you know that a busy day awaits you, full of meetings, never-ending reports, and slides upon slides of PowerPoint. While you realize that there are endless to-do’s that await...
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Healthy Food Trends: Are Any of These Foods Worth the Hype?
There are always trends floating around, from the latest workout routine to fashion choices. Trends are also found in the health food category, as even certain fruits and vegetables can serve as...
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The 7 Best Exercises to Get a Rock Hard Core
Whether it’s summer or not, having rock hard abs are always in season. Beyond just looking good, a stronger core can improve athletic performance, provide better support to the spine, and even help...
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Brian Mackenzie Shows How to Use the Marc Pro Plus to Release Muscles
When tissue is really banged up, it may take a while for the low frequency setting of the Marc Pro Plus to flush out the area, loosen everything up, and bring the body back to homeostasis. Brian...
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Josh Tomlin of the Cleveland Indians on his Injury Prevention Strategy
Josh Tomlin, pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, was first introduced to Marc Pro at the end of the season in 2015. In the 2016 season, he used Marc Pro every single day to prevent injuries. This was...
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Corey Kluber of the Cleveland Indians Chooses Marc Pro for Recovery
Corey Kluber, pitcher for the Cleveland Indians, has used Marc Pro for the last 3 years on his shoulder after he throws. “I just throw it on and pump it out for 30 minutes.” Corey says he has never...
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Why CrossFit or Lifting Weights Won’t Necessarily Make You Bulky
One of the most common misconceptions is that if you lift weights, you’re going to get bulky. Many people automatically think barbells and big weights equals big muscles. However, that is not the case....
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Cleveland Indians Pitcher Josh Tomlin on the “New Norm” for Pitchers
For years, pitchers were advised to put ice on their arm after a game, training, or injury. The thought was that it would speed recovery so athletes could get back to playing sooner. However, research...
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