5 of the Best Recovery Tools for Squash
Squash is a game that can be very tough on the body. While many squash players swear by the benefits of a good sports massage, sometimes schedule and cost will limit access to this kind of soft-tissue therapeutic intervention. The option then to be able to use an implement to do this yourself in the comfort of your own home, is an enticing one.
The 3 R’s of recovery after playing squash
We’ve highlighted previously here on the blog some of the most important things the squash player should be doing before a game to best prepare for optimal performance, in terms of preparing equipment, pre-match routines and warming-up properly.
But what should you be doing after a match to best promote recovery in preparation for playing/training the next day (or possibly even later the same day if within a tournament environment)?
Refuelling after squash: What you need to know!
To ensure you perform at your very best on the squash court, a crucial piece of the overall performance plan comes in the shape of your nutritional choices. What you eat and drink on a daily basis has a big impact on your general health and energy levels, so a good diet is something that should be a concern of every keen squash player.
Amateur v Professional Players part 1: Recovery/Stretching
The difference between amateur and professional players’ training schedules are of course substantial. Your lives are filled with heavy work obligations each day while the professional player’s daily work obligation is towards the game, including training, playing, rehabilitating and/or recovery.
You can, however, learn some tips and tricks from the best of the game in order to vastly improve your own game. These tips focus on improving your fitness habits, which as you may know by now, are the EASIEST way to become a better player. Technical and Tactical are far harder to develop and grasp. So please take these tips to heart and let’s get you on the fast track to improvement.