Arnaud TORTEL, author on Iakota

The Role of Microcirculation in Recovery and Performance

by Arnaud Tortel | 30 July 2024 | Recovery

Physiology · Recovery: The role of microcirculation in recovery. Often overlooked, microcirculation is nevertheless at the heart of what happens in muscles between two training sessions...

Improving your HRV naturally: everyday levers

by Arnaud Tortel | 25 Jul 2024 | Recovery, Sleep

Improving HRV naturally: daily levers | IAKOTA Recovery · HRV and sleep Improving HRV naturally: daily levers Heart rate variability is one of the most tracked metrics in recovery. Here are...

Improving Deep Sleep: A Complete Guide to a Healthy Brain

by Arnaud Tortel | Jul 23, 2024 | Sleep

Introduction Improving deep sleep has become a priority for millions of people seeking to optimise their mental health and cognitive performance. Deep sleep is an essential phase of the sleep cycle, which is often underestimated but...

The Importance of Recovery in Endurance Sports

by Arnaud Tortel | 18 Jul 2024 | Recovery

Recovery · Endurance sportsThe importance of recovery in endurance sportsIn running, cycling or triathlon, recovery is not a break in training. It is a...

How to Optimise Recovery After a Triathlon

by Arnaud Tortel | 16 July 2024 | Recovery

Recovery · Endurance sportsHow to optimise your recovery after a triathlonA triathlon puts the body through its paces. Here are the habits for the first few hours, those for the following days, and the role of sleep in getting back into it.Why recovery matters...