Hey there! 👋 I'm Jayd Harrison (Jaydigains), personal trainer and host of the Coaching Corner podcast. In this episode of the Coaching Corner Podcast, I explore the crucial (and often underestimated) role that rest plays in achieving your fitness goals. As a personal trainer who’s coached hundreds of clients through strength training, fat loss, and body recomposition, I’ve seen firsthand how skipping rest can stall progress, increase injury risk, and lead to burnout.

We dig into the science of recovery, focusing on the balance between the sympathetic (fight or flight) and parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous systems. I also break down practical ways to improve sleep quality, build better recovery habits, and shift away from the toxic "grind harder" mentality that dominates so much of fitness culture.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why rest is not the enemy of progress
• How your nervous system impacts recovery and performance
• The connection between sleep, stress, and muscle growth
• My go-to tips for better sleep and smarter rest days
• Why recovery is just as important as your workouts

Whether you’re training hard, stuck in a plateau, or constantly feeling run-down, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to learn how to train smarter—not just harder.

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