For years, icing has been the default recovery ritual for athletes—but is it always the best option? Dr. Jamar Smith, DPT of KinoFit Physical Therapy, explains when icing helps, when it doesn’t, and how young athletes can recover smarter between practices and meets.

Coach Marcie talks about why rest, sleep, and nutrition are essential to performance. Recovery helps youth track and field athletes stay strong and injury-free.