Hey guys! In this episode of It's Pretty Simple, I'm breaking down something we all need to focus on more—recovery. I’ve been there, pushing hard in the gym without giving my body the rest it needs, and trust me, it’s not worth it. In today’s chat, I’m sharing why recovery is just as important as your workouts and how it can help you avoid injuries, overtraining, and burnout.
I’ll talk about my own experiences with overtraining and how I’ve learned to incorporate proper active recovery, optimize my nutrition (yes, protein on rest days is a must!), and prioritize sleep to keep my progress going strong. Whether you're feeling stuck or just want to make sure you’re training smart, this episode is packed with tips you can start using right away.
Key Topics:
How to know if you’re overtraining
Simple ways to add active recovery to your routine
Why sleep is your best friend for muscle repair
How to fuel your body with the right nutrition for recovery
If you’re serious about getting the most out of your workouts, you can’t skip recovery. Hit like, subscribe, and share this with a friend who’s always skipping their stretches!
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1. Overtraining Study
Study: "Overtraining syndrome: A practical guide"
Journal: Journal of Athletic Training
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC164366/
2. Sleep Study
Study: "The effects of sleep extension on the athletic performance of collegiate basketball players"
Journal: Journal of Sports Sciences
Link: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2011.632431
3. Active Recovery Study
Study: "Effect of active recovery on lactate clearance and subsequent exercise performance"
Journal: European Journal of Applied Physiology
Link: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00421-002-0751-4
4. Protein and Muscle Recovery Study
Study: "Protein timing and its effects on muscle hypertrophy and strength in individuals engaged in weight-training"
Journal: Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition
Link: https://jissn.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/1550-2783-10-53
5. Carbohydrate and Glycogen Study
Study: "Postexercise muscle glycogen recovery enhanced with a carbohydrate-protein supplement"
Journal: American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Link: https://academic.oup.com/ajcn/article/72/1/106/4729408
6. Stretching and DOMS Study
Study: "Stretching and injury prevention: An obscure relationship"
Journal: Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research
Link: https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/fulltext/2007/05000/stretching_and_injury_prevention__an_obscure.39.aspx
7. Foam Rolling Study
Study: "The Effects of Self-Myofascial Release Using a Foam Roll on Performance"
Journal: Journal of Athletic Training
Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4637917/