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Oct 2024
1h 8m

Recovery Strategies + Motivation | ETP#1...

Aaron Straker | Bryan Boorstein
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In episode 170, we chat about the connection between recovery and motivation in training. We provide updates on how our training is going, talk about different ways to measure recovery, and share some tips on using recovery tools. We highlight the importance of knowing your own stress triggers, the role of a positive mindset, and using methods like physical therapies and active recovery sessions. We wrap up by talking about how relaxation and how even laughter can play a positive role in keeping you motivated to train.

Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Updates
15:47 Exploring Recovery Metrics
38:53 Subjective Factors in Recovery
51:02 Physical Therapy and Recovery Tools
51:50 Active Recovery Techniques
58:29 The Role of Relaxation in Recovery
01:04:45 Concluding Thoughts

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