LeagueNews.co | Jason Patrick
In the 1980s, rugby league players would typically recover from games by enjoying a cold beer in an ice bath, followed by a few more drinks at the clubrooms, often showing up for work the next day.
However, recovery methods for NRL players have significantly evolved since then.
Today, clubs utilize professional health staff, including physios and massage therapists, and players avoid alcohol throughout the NRL seasons.
This shift in recovery practices would likely astonish players from the 1980s.
A recent development in recovery methods is the incorporation of magnesium.
Research has indicated that magnesium can help reduce muscle soreness, enhance performance, and notably shorten recovery time for players.