Recovery isn’t the same as rest—and it deserves its own place in cheer training.

In this episode of The Cheer Athlete Podcast, we break down what recovery actually is, what it isn’t, and why skipping recovery increases the risk of overuse injuries. You’ll learn how gentle movement, breathing, hydration, and nervous system regulation help cheerleaders feel better, train better, and stay on the mat longer.

This episode is especially helpful for cheer parents and coaches who want to know when soreness is normal, when it’s not, and how recovery prepares the body for the next practice—not just the end of today’s workout.

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Warm-ups aren’t about stretching—and they’re not just a formality before practice.

In this episode of The Cheer Athlete Podcast, we continue the conversation on warm-ups and break down what they’re actually meant to do for cheerleaders.

You’ll learn why many warm-ups miss the mark, how proper preparation supports performance and injury prevention, and what parents and athletes can do to feel more confident heading into training.

If you want extra support around warm-ups, recovery, and injury prevention, I created a simple, affordable resource for cheer parents:

The Injury Prevention Starter Kit for Cheer Moms
It’s designed to complement cheer training—not add more stress.

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In this episode, Laura Turner, the Cheer PT dives into why a dynamic warm up is better than static stretching and when cheerleaders can be expected to warm up on their own.

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