Why Every Fitness Pro and Athlete Should Rethink What They Believe About Recovery Science
You ever get hit with a book that’s so entertaining you forget it’s secretly making you smarter?
That’s Good to Go by Christie Aschwanden.
This one’s going on my “must-read” list, especially if you’re a coach, lifter, athlete, or anyone trying to make sense of the mess that is the modern recovery industry. Because here’s the truth: most of us are throwing money at products, gimmicks, and modalities that feel like recovery… but might be doing absolutely nothing.
Navigating the balance between pushing hard and knowing when to pull back is a skill that requires time, self-awareness, and trial and error.
In this piece, I dive into how I interpret my recovery data, including metrics like Resting Heart Rate (RHR) and Heart Rate Variability (HRV), and how I use them to guide my training decisions.
From adjusting intensity on off days to understanding the bigger picture of trends, this is all about finding a sustainable rhythm for long-term health and performance. Oura ring helped me do just that.
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