We're back with Steve Bechtel! At Modus we say, "Recover as hard as you train!" Today we emphasize the crucial role of recovery in training and climbing. We discuss the importance of developing work capacity, optimizing recovery strategies, and balancing training and recovery. Also in our conversation learn about active recovery, proper nutrition and sleep for recovery, and the drawbacks of overtraining and training to failure. Lastly, know the importance of consistency, patience, and time management in achieving results.

Flexibility is a big part of climbing movement and recovery. Join here for a free flexibility routines and theory: Flexibility Foundations for Beginners: https://www.modusathletica.com/flexibility-foundations-opt-in

00:01:29 How Steve Bechtel approaches recovery 

00:05:39 What to do in your workout to optimize recovery 

00:13:30 Cues/Words to help athletes recognize when to stop a session. 

00:20:35 Active recovery and sleep 

00:29:10 Incorporating recovery tools like a shakeout in a climbing routine, reduce stiffness, breathing 

00:34:19 Going to failure 

00:41:33 Time Sets 

00:47:50 Psychological benefits with consistency, patience 

00:52:15 Other recovery strategies  

01:05:43 Active vs passive recovery