Articles balisés ‘Recovery’

Trail running in the French Alps is not just a workout — it’s a full-body endurance test. From steep climbs above Les Arcs to technical descents in La Plagne and altitude routes in Tignes, the mountains demand strength, resilience and recovery. Whether you’re training in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, racing ultras across the Tarentaise Valley, or preparing for…

Les Arcs Bike Park is one of the most demanding mountain biking destinations in the French Alps. From technical descents and flow trails to enduro stages across the Tarentaise Valley, riding here pushes your body to its limits. Whether you’re training daily in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, racing in La Plagne, or exploring alpine terrain around Tignes and…

When people hear about CBD in recovery, they often think of professional athletes, endurance competitors or high-performance training environments. But recovery isn’t only for elite sport. It’s for anyone who places regular physical or mental stress on their body. From hospitality workers in mountain towns like Bourg-Saint-Maurice to builders, parents, outdoor enthusiasts and active professionals…

To understand how CBD fits into athletic recovery and active lifestyles, we first need to understand the system it interacts with — the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ECS is a complex cell-signalling system found throughout the human body. It plays a key role in maintaining internal balance, also known as homeostasis. What Is the Endocannabinoid…

In the French Alps — from Les Arcs and La Plagne to Tignes and Val d’Isère — muscle soreness isn’t occasional. It’s part of daily life. Ski instructors, snowboarders, mountain bikers and seasonal workers in the Tarentaise Valley often rely on quick solutions to manage soreness and joint stress. Ibuprofen has long been the go-to…

From first lifts in Les Arcs to late afternoon laps in La Plagne, skiing and snowboarding in the French Alps demand strength, balance and endurance. Whether you’re carving groomers in Val d’Isère, riding powder in Sainte-Foy or working as an instructor in Bourg-Saint-Maurice, your legs take a serious beating. Quad burn. Knee pressure. Hip fatigue.…

In the heart of the French Alps — from Les Arcs and La Plagne to Tignes, Val d’Isère and Sainte-Foy — performance isn’t seasonal. It’s daily life. Whether you’re skiing steep pistes, riding powder, training in the gym, guiding clients, or hitting downhill MTB trails in the Tarentaise Valley, your body is under constant demand.…