Editorial

Blake Acres: Recovery on His Own Terms

In the high-intensity world of professional AFL, recovery isn’t optional - it’s a competitive advantage. For Carlton Blues midfielder Blake Acres, maintaining peak performance means creating a recovery environment that works as hard as he does. The demands of training, travel, and game-day intensity are relentless, but Blake has found a way to stay one step ahead by bringing professional-grade recovery into his own home.

Building a Pro-Level Home Recovery Space

Blake’s recovery corner features the ThermaPod portable steam sauna and the Plunge Lux ice bath, powered by the 0.3HP chiller. This combination allows him to switch seamlessly between deep heat and ice-cold immersion, giving his body the full benefits of contrast therapy - reduced inflammation, accelerated muscle repair, and improved circulation without leaving home.

“I’ve been using the Plunge and Thermapod from Masseuse Health Co for a while now. Given I’m on break now as well, having it at home just makes it much easier to get my recovery in. So I’m not skipping those sort of things, especially when I’m on break.”

Recovery That Fits Into Everyday Life

For professional athletes, the grind doesn’t stop when they leave the field. Recovery sessions are critical, but driving back to the club or scheduling extra appointments can eat into personal time. By creating a dedicated space at home, Blake can fit his recovery sessions around his daily life. Whether that’s after a late training session, a morning run, or simply when his body needs it most.

“It’s so important for us to be able to get in there as much as we can, especially when you’re sore and just being able to go upstairs and do it makes it so much easier and keeps me feeling great.”

Balancing Performance and Family

The benefits of at-home recovery go far beyond physical performance. With a newborn baby and two lively sausage dogs, every extra moment at home is priceless. Instead of rushing back and forth to the club for recovery, Blake can stay close to his family while still giving his body the attention it needs.

“Given I’ve got a newborn baby now, the two little sausage dogs as well, being able to do my recovery at home gives me much more time to spend with the family, and yeah, much more simple and a lot more easy to do.”

The Science Behind the Routine

The combination of hot and cold therapy is more than just a trend, it’s backed by science. Sauna heat stimulates circulation, boosts cardiovascular health, and aids detoxification, while cold immersion activates the body’s natural healing response, reducing inflammation and sharpening mental resilience. Together, these practices create a recovery protocol that allows Blake to reset faster, train harder, and maintain the consistency required to compete at the highest level.

Inspiration for Everyday Athletes

Blake’s set-up isn’t just for AFL players or elite professionals. The ThermaPod and Plunge Lux are designed to bring professional-grade recovery to any home. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a dedicated gym-goer, or simply someone who values feeling your best, these tools make world-class recovery accessible and achievable.

By integrating recovery seamlessly into his lifestyle, Blake proves that the edge isn’t only earned on the field - it’s forged in the quiet moments at home, where commitment, technology, and consistency come together to create lasting results.

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