{"id":2469264,"date":"2020-02-05T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-02-05T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/uncategorized\/perfect-ski-recovery-kit\/"},"modified":"2022-05-12T13:19:47","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T19:19:47","slug":"perfect-ski-recovery-kit","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.outsideonline.com\/outdoor-gear\/snow-sports-gear\/perfect-ski-recovery-kit\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need for the Perfect Skiing Recovery Kit"},"content":{"rendered":"

This is my 37th winter, and I am sore as hell. Injuries accrued in my twenties\u00a0are reminding me of the mortality I ignored when I was young. But I still have plenty of objectives involving skiing and ski mountaineering<\/a>\u00a0that I am working toward\u00a0this winter, despite having aged my body in dog years as a young outdoor professional. I entered the season in decent shape, but that doesn\u2019t make these activities pain-free. But I didn\u2019t get mad\u2014I got even.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The following five products are what I use daily to help recover from skiing and training.<\/p>\n

Theragun G3 ($399)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Have you ever wished you could give yourself a deep-tissue massage because your body is grumpy as hell, but you don\u2019t have the money or time to pay someone? That\u2019s where percussion massagers come in. This one from Theragun<\/a>\u00a0is so aggressive on its highest setting that I feel sorry for my IT bands, rhomboids, and glutes when I attack them with it. But the G3 is extremely effective at breaking up the tightness I feel in various parts of my legs, shoulders, and back when skinning, lunging, or squatting in the gym. My only complaint is how loud the thing is, even though the company says it\u2019s its\u00a0quietest yet.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Lacrosse Ball <\/strong> ($3)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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In 2018, I called the lacrosse ball<\/a>\u00a0\u201cthe duct tape of recovery tools<\/a>.\u201d After using it to release the area above my right shoulder blade after it froze up, it\u2019s proven to be more of a silver bullet. I\u2019ve never had a relaxing session using these superdense plastic balls to break up angry knotted fascia or release a taut muscle, but they are very\u00a0effective at making me feel better afterward. Work out an inflamed hamstring after a bell-to-bell ski day and you\u2019ll\u00a0know what I am talking about. They cost less than a beer at the bar, and my two-pack has lasted me over five years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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Oleo CBD ($70)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The CBD market<\/a> is the Wild West right now\u2014there are a lot of unknowns and many unsubstantiated claims. While I don\u2019t know the science behind why it works for me, I do feel notably less sore after I consume some after workouts. It also takes a little edge off my work anxiety, and I sleep better when I take the right supplement. But I\u2019ve felt either spacey or downright ill after some bad CBD-product experiences. I\u2019ve been using Oleo\u2019s original flavorless powder<\/a>\u00a0for more than a year, and it has never made me feel anything but fantastic. I usually mix it with water or add it to the Arma\u00a0<\/strong>drink, below.<\/p>\n

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Arma\u00a0Protein Complex\u00a0<\/strong>($45)\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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I have no intention of using protein shakes to get huge, but I do notice that I am significantly less sore if I get some protein in my system within 30 minutes of a tough workout. Arma\u2019s Deep Chocolate<\/a>\u00a0flavor is as tasty as a milkshake, and the two scoops with the suggested six-ounce serving of water makes it thick and satisfying without a massive amount of liquid to get down.<\/p>\n

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Gaiam\u00a0Restore Muscle Therapy Foam Roller ($25)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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This roller from Gaiam<\/a>\u00a0hits a sweet spot in terms of both size and density. At 18 inches, it\u2019s small enough to sit unnoticed in my office when I\u2019m not using it, but it\u2019s also long enough to span my entire lower back when it\u2019s screaming at me after working out. Density-wise, it isn\u2019t as harsh as my previous foam roller, and it has just enough give to make a hip-flexor rollout feel more like a massage than a punishment, much appreciated after a session with my lacrosse ball.<\/p>\n

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