Sleep hygiene and proper nutrition are most likely not the first two things an Athlete thinks of as fundamental in their preparation for a big goal, but they most certainly should be!
Both sleep and nutrition, as well as massage, ice-bath's, and compression are considered "passive" recovery techniques that help our bodies repair from training and reduce stress. And as any Athlete that has been training consistently can attest, it is the regular application of these techniques that makes the difference between being well prepared or over-trained come race-day. In part two of our series on recovery, Coaches Brian and Brady overview sleep, nutrition, and other techniques that every Athlete should prioritize in their week as much as they do their workout routine. Click The Link To Listen To The Full Episode: http://bit.ly/PassiveRecoveryExplainedPodcastEP10 For greater insight into the topics discussed on the podcast, please read the following short articles: "Are You Sabotaging Your Training" https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/are-you-sabotaging-your-training/ "The Best Recovery Techniques For Endurance Athletes" https://www.trainingpeaks.com/blog/the-best-recovery-practices-for-endurance-athletes/ We hope you enjoy this episode of the BWC Podcast and can apply the lessons discussed on your way to a season of success in 2019 and beyond! #TrainYourPotential Until Next Time, Be Safe, Train Hard, & Have Fun! -Brian and Joy McCulloch Big Wheel Coaching, Inc. |
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