Athlete Recovery Center
State of the ARC Facility
Introducing Clemson Athletic’s new Athlete Recovery Center with designated areas for sports science, sports medicine, and nutrition. The ARC is a 10,000 square foot cutting-edge facility equipped with the latest technology and staffed by expert professionals dedicated to helping you optimize your recovery and achieve your athletic and team goals.
What is the ARC?
- Complex solely designed for athletes to recharge and gear up for the demands of competing in the ACC
- Retreat for athletes with a focus on mental and physical wellness and recovery
- Place to engage and foster a sense of community with other student athletes
- The ARC is for all D1 student-athletes
- BEST IS THE STANDARD!
Key Features and Services
Key Features:
- Fully stocked nutrition kitchen
- Active and passive recovery modalities
- Restoration room
- The ARC overlooks Lake Hartwell
Services:
- Voluntary yoga sessions
- Custom theragun sessions and isometric stretch sessions
- Assist athletes in navigating the ARC to serve their best interest
- All equipment within the facility is regularly sanitized
Advanced Recovery Equipment
Recovery Equipment:
- Cocoon Fitness Pods
- Inferred sauna and red light therapy
- TheraLight 360 Red-Light Beds
- Helps with mood, sleep, and inflammation in the body
- The Human Touch Massage Chairs
- 3D Massage that gives effect of a real deep-tissue massage
- HydroMassage Chairs
- Pressurized water and air jet massage
- Dry- Float Room
- Anti-gravity bed
- Wet-Float Room
- 1200 lbs. of epsomsalt
- Normatec Elites
- Blood flow restriction devices
- Yoga mats and accessories
- Whole Body Cryotherapy
- Cold exposure therapy
What is Red Light Therapy?
Red Light Therapy is used within the TheraLight 360 Beds in which red and infrared light is used to increase circulation and the process of syntheses within cellular energy to rid the body of radicals that cause oxidative stress!
LEARN MOREWhat are the Cocoon Fitness Pods?
The Cocoon Fitness Pods help with muscle relaxation and sleep cycles through the use of vibrational massages and heat!
LEARN MOREWhat is Cryotherapy?
Cryotherapy is the process of accelerating the repair process of inflammation by activating blood and fluid movement!
What is the Wet Float?
The Wet Float is a sensory deprivation tank that allows athletes to float using Epsom salt in about a foot of water from between 40-55mins!
LEARN MOREPrime Location
The Athlete Recovery Center overlooks the beautiful Lake Hartwell in which our very own Clemson Tigers Rowing Team uses for practice and competition! The ARC also sits between both the newly renovated Lacrosse and Rowing facilities, and is right across from the Gymnastics facility as well!
Nutrition Counseling
Nutrition Kitchen:
- Focuses on Hydration for all athletes
- Trying to add variety from normal team lounges
- Voluntary 1 on 1 consultations
- Smoothie Days
Clemson Sports Nutrition:
Meet Megan Cato
Megan is currently serving as the Wellness Coordinator for the ARC where she is committed to building a holistic student-athlete wellness experience. She graduated from Clemson with a Bachelors in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies. Megan continued her education at Clemson after graduation and pursued a Masters in Community Recreation, Sports, and Camp Management. She is 500 E-RYT certified with 5 years of Yoga leadership and has extensive experience in event planning and facility management. Megan has a passion for empowering others through health and wellness. She hopes to support the mental, physical, and emotional health of Clemson athletes with the addition of the ARC.