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Recovery, explained by a physical therapist
Guides from Dr. Vivian Huang, DPT, co-founder of Recovery Mode and a marathon runner herself, on training smarter, recovering between hard sessions, and choosing the right treatment.
Who writes these guides, and what do they cover?
Recovery Mode is a sports recovery studio on Steinway Street in Astoria, Queens. Dr. Vivian Huang, DPT co-founded it, and she runs marathons herself. All five guides below are hers. They cover how often a runner needs a sports massage during marathon training, what to do after a hard HYROX session, which recovery habits slow marathon training down, how cold water and cold air act differently, and where deep tissue work fits inside a sports massage.
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August 11, 2026 · 7 min read
Sports Massage vs. Deep Tissue Massage: What's the Difference?
Sports massage starts with what you're asking your body to do. Deep tissue starts with where you feel tension. Deep tissue does not always mean more pressure.
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August 11, 2026 · 6 min read
HYROX Recovery Guide: How to Recover Between Training Sessions
HYROX can leave you sore in places you didn't expect. What that soreness feels like, and how to size recovery to what you just did and what is coming next.
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August 4, 2026 · 7 min read
Cold Plunge vs. Cryotherapy: Which Is Better for Recovery?
Cold plunge or a whole body cryo chamber? How cold water and cold dry air differ, what each one does to soreness, and which suits the training you are doing.
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July 23, 2026 · 6 min read
8 Marathon Training Recovery Mistakes That Could Be Slowing You Down
Eight recovery mistakes in marathon training: waiting until something hurts, doing too much on recovery days, saving it for race week, and what to do instead.
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July 21, 2026 · 3 min read
How Often Should Runners Get a Sports Massage During Marathon Training?
For most marathon runners, one sports massage every 3 to 4 weeks is a good start. When to schedule it, and when to come in more often.
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Book the session behind the advice
Book sports massage, infrared sauna and cold plunge, or localized cryotherapy. Not sure which one? Call (929) 666-1729 and tell us where it hurts.
Visit the studio
On Steinway Street in Astoria, Queens
30-29 Steinway St, Astoria, NY 11103Questions first? Call (929) 666-1729, or see what to bring and what the first visit looks like on the visit page.
Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 10am to 6pm
- Saturday
- 10am to 3pm
- Sunday
- Closed
Holiday hours can differ. Call if you’re not sure.