Trainer Talk: Why Recovery Is the Real Strength Secret

We caught up with Coach Ryan Fields, a strength coach and tactical trainer, who works with firefighters and athletes across Montana. His message?
“You can’t grow under tension — you grow after you release it.”

🧩 The Strength-Recovery Connection

• Recovery isn’t downtime — it’s adaptation time.

• When the spine and nervous system are calm, the body rebuilds faster.

• Thoracic and lumbar mobility work increases circulation, improving protein synthesis and hormone balance.

⚙️ Coach Ryan’s 3-Step Recovery Flow

1️⃣ Release: 5 minutes of spinal decompression with the Pso-Back.
2️⃣ Rebuild: 5 minutes of deep nasal breathing + gentle cat-cow.
3️⃣ Recharge: Finish with 30 seconds of cold exposure or diaphragmatic breathing.

“I tell my athletes: recovery is training — just quieter.”

💡 Tip for Everyday Athletes

Even if you’re not a pro, daily decompression restores your spine’s rhythm. Your nervous system can’t perform if it’s constantly defending tight muscles.

Tags: recovery, spine health, athletic training, mobility, nervous system, fascia, pso-back