Why Ice Fails (and What Works Instead) with Marc Pro’s Tim Desmarais

Recovery has long been misunderstood in baseball—and the old playbook might be holding athletes back.

In this episode of the More Than Velocity Podcast, we sit down with Tim Desmarais from Marc Pro to break down what real recovery looks like. From the science behind electrical muscle stimulation to the myths around ice, anti-inflammatories, and “more is better,” this conversation challenges conventional thinking.

We dive into:

• Why ice may actually slow recovery instead of helping it

• How muscle stimulation improves blood flow and waste removal

• The difference between TENS units and true recovery-based NMES

• When (and how) to use recovery tools without interfering with adaptation

• The role of sleep, nutrition, and movement in a complete recovery system

• How elite athletes are using these tools before, after, and even during competition

The big takeaway? Recovery isn’t about shutting the body down—it’s about supporting what the body is already trying to do.

If you want to throw harder, stay healthier, and extend your career, this episode will reshape how you think about recovery.