Elite Sports Recovery and Performance
Elite Sports Recovery & Performance is a podcast dedicated to helping athletes and fitness enthusiasts unlock their full potential through advanced recovery techniques and performance strategies. Hosted by a seasoned sports massage therapist, this podcast dives deep into the science and practice of athletic recovery, offering expert insights on everything from injury prevention and rehabilitation to optimizing performance through physical therapy, nutrition, and cutting-edge recovery methods.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 33
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
The Recovery gap
Title: The Recovery Gap: Why Rest Days Make You Stronger
Podcast: Elite Sports Recovery & Performance
Are you training hard but not seeing the results you want? The problem might not be in your workout…
Scraping, Graston, Gua Sha, & IASTM- What’s the Difference?
🎙️ EPISODE TITLE: Scraping, Graston, Gua Sha & IASTM — What’s the Difference?
🧠 From the “Elite Sports Recovery & Performance” Podcast
In this episode, we break down the world of scraping—also known as…
The benefits of cupping & Why It’s Important
🎙️ EPISODE TITLE: The Benefits of Cupping & Why It’s Important
🧠 From the “Elite Sports Recovery & Performance” Podcast
Ever wondered why cupping therapy has stood the test of time—from ancient civiliz…
Why Hydration & Electrolytes Matter Before a Sports Massage
🎙️ EPISODE TITLE: Why Hydration & Electrolytes Matter Before a Sports Massage
🧠 From the “Elite Sports Recovery & Performance” Podcast
Think hydration only matters during your workouts? Think again. In…
Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get Bodywork or Sports Massage
🎙️ Episode Title: “Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Get Bodywork or Sports Massage”
🧠 Podcast: Elite Sports Recovery & Performance
Are you waiting for pain or injury to strike before booking your next massage…
Overuse compensations & Recovery: Techniques That actually Work
In this episode of Elite Sports Recovery & Performance, Nate breaks down how overuse injuries and compensation patterns develop — and more importantly, what you can do to fix them. From sports massag…
Anatomy of the Knee: How to Protect Yourself from ACL & MCL Injuries
In this episode of Elite Sports Recovery & Performance, Nate breaks down the anatomy of the knee joint — how it works, what puts it at risk, and how to avoid common injuries like ACL and MCL tears. W…
Why the Pelvis Matters: Understanding the Pelvic Floor & Its Role in Performance
Your core strength doesn’t start at your abs — it starts at your pelvis. In this episode of Elite Sports Recovery & Performance, Nate Avila breaks down why the pelvis and pelvic floor muscles are fou…
Tailored. Targeted. Elite.
In this episode of Elite Sports Recovery & Performance, we sit down with Licensed Massage Therapist Cici to explore how customized treatments can drastically improve recovery, reduce pain, and enhanc…
Starting from Scratch: A Day in the Life of a Sports Massage Therapist & Business Owner
Ever wonder what it’s really like starting a business from the ground up? In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of building my sports massage therapy brand from scratch — no safety net, no sh…
How to get NIL deals and work with athletes
📘 Episode Description:
In today’s episode of Elite Sports Recovery & Performance, Nate Avila breaks down how massage therapists, bodyworkers, and recovery professionals can land NIL partnerships and b…
Dynamic warm-up vs Sports massages: What’s the difference & when to use each
📘 Episode Description:
Ever wondered when to use a dynamic warm-up and when to book a sports massage? In this episode, Nate Avila breaks down the purpose, benefits, and timing of each — and how to com…
Dynamic warm-ups: What are they &when to do them?
📘 Episode Description:
Static stretching before a workout? Think again. In this episode of Elite Sports Recovery & Performance, Nate Avila breaks down the power of dynamic warm-ups — what they are, wh…
Mobility: What It Is & Why It Matters for Everyone — Not Just Athletes
welcome back to Elite Sports Recovery & Performance, the podcast for athletes, gym-goers, and anyone who’s serious about staying pain-free and performing at their best.
Today, we’re talking about some…
Stretch Therapist vs Licensed Sports Massage Therapist: What’s the Real Difference?
📘 Episode Description (for Spotify & Apple Podcasts):
What’s the difference between a stretch therapist and a licensed sports massage therapist — and why does it matter? In this episode, I break down …
What Makes Me Different From A Physical Therapist
🎙️ Episode Title: What Makes Me Different from a Physical Therapist
Podcast: Elite Sports Recovery & Performance
Episode Description:
Ever wondered what truly separates a sports massage therapist from …
Can AI Help Massage Therapists? The Future Of Massage Therapy & Technology
Episode Title: Can AI Help Massage Therapists? The Future of Massage Therapy & Technology
Description:
In this forward-thinking episode of Elite Sports Recovery & Performance, we dive into a hot topic:…
3 Things Every Athletes Gets Wrong About Recovery
Episode Title: 3 Things Every Athlete Gets Wrong About Recovery
Host: Nate Avila, Certified Sports Massage Therapist
Low back Pain: Why It Happens & How Sports Massage Can help
In today’s episode I discuss low back pain how it happens and how sports massage can help!
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Biomechanics: The Hidden Key to Fixing Pain & Boosting Performance
Learn how your body should move - and how sports massage therapy helps restore balance, power, and posture
IG: Nate_sportsmassagetherapist