Chances are you aren’t doing everything you can to optimize recovery. Here’s what you should be focusing on:
1️⃣SLEEP
🔷most underrated (and lowest hanging fruit) factor in our bodies ability to heal - SO many good things happen when we 😴
🔷shoot for 7.5-8.5hrs/night of QUALITY sleep
🔷Quality = limit screen time before bed, have a routine, keep room dark and cool, have a set sleep/wake cycle (consistent bed time, consistent wake up time)
2️⃣NUTRITION
🔷limit sugar intake. Sugar = inflammation
🔷limit alcohol intake
🔷HYDRATE 💧
🔷EAT PROTEIN (protein = muscle 💪🏼 growth)
3️⃣MOVEMENT
🔷obviously, this is my bias as a PT
🔷MOVEMENT IS MEDICINE
🔷 Walk MORE, sit LESS, get STRONG (new life mantra)
4️⃣STRESS MANAGEMENT
🔷constant low levels of stress can be deadly and create serious physical pain, no joke
🔷Be mindful, maybe even try to meditate (pro top: use an app like head space, calm)
🔷Practice breathing (seriously, most of us suck at it): 5 second inhale, 5 second pause, 5 second exhale is an easy place to start
🔷Do something you genuinely enjoy 😊
🔷Bottom line: mental health matters
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