Chasing Excellence

#076: 14 Ways to Recover Better

Episode Summary

We're talking about a bunch of ways to recover from our workouts better, from simple foam rolling to electric stimulation and float tanks.

Episode Notes

We're talking about a bunch of ways to recover from our workouts better, from simple foam rolling to electric stimulation and float tanks.

Show Notes:

01:44 - Our Top Trend episode here

02:32 - The main differences in the 5 Factors between competitive and non-competitive athletes

08:19 - Whether I think the best athletes are the best at recovery or not

12:54 - Lacrosse balls and foam rolling

14:09 - Active recovery

16:59 - When to know if soreness requires active recovery

18:57 - Total rest

20:55 - Stretching

24:05 - Normatec

26:56 - Electric stimulation

28:04 - Cold showers/cold immersion

28:17 - Learn more about Wim Hoff here

31:40 - Saunas

32:47 - Sleep

33:16 - Our episode of Sleep here

34:16 - Nutrition

36:39 - Float tanks

39:38 - ART and body work

42:57 - Creams, advil, anti-inflammatories

45:43 - Meditation
49:23 - Where I think the line is between the needs of a professional and an amateur athlete


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Chasing Excellence is a show dedicated to dissecting what it means to live a life of excellence, both inside the gym & out. On each episode, we'll deep dive on various aspects of running a CrossFit affiliate, becoming a better coach or athlete, & maximizing your potential.

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