Fitness Recovery

In recent years "recovery" has become a sports and fitness buzzword. Anyone who works out or competes at any level is bombarded with the latest recovery products and services: from drinks and shakes to compression sleeves, foam rollers, electrical muscle stimulators, and sleep trackers. In Good to Go, acclaimed FiveThirtyEight science writer Christie Aschwanden takes listeners on an entertaining and enlightening tour through this strange world.

Recovery! The missing ingredient in almost every bodybuilders workout routine. You need to rest and recover before you can grow! Without knowing, everybody goes back to the gym before their body has fully recovered from their last workout. People do this because they think more is better; more time in the gym means more gains but this isn't necessarily the case, especially with bodybuilding. There is a basic feedback loop in bodybuilding; workout, recover, grow, workout, recover, grow. This loop cannot be changed; your muscles can't grow until they have fully recovered. When you lift too ...

Arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the world - greater than both back pain and heart disease. One example, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), is the most common autoimmune disease, affecting 1% of the US population, and almost 68 million people worldwide. Conventional medicine tends to treat arthritis with strong, gut-damaging, immune-suppressing pain medications, temporarily relieving the symptoms of the disease without addressing its root causes.

You've probably heard a lot about Heart Rate Variability (HRV) lately. It's become a buzzword in the health and fitness community. Why all the buzz? Because research indicates that by tracking HRV you can optimize your workout routine, get better sleep, and even improve your mental health. And for the first time, the tools for tracking HRV are not limited to scientists, labs, or elite athletes. Thanks to Oura Rings, Whoop Bands, and Apple, Fitbit, Garmin and a host of other devices, HRV tracking is now available to everyone. But what is HRV? And how can you harness the power of your device ...

Protein isn’t a trend—it’s the architecture of athletic performance. In Amino Architect: Building Your Body with Protein, sports physiologist and performance author Southerland delivers the most comprehensive, evidence-based guide to protein ever written for lifters, coaches, and high-performance athletes. Across 20 meticulously structured chapters, this book dismantles the myths, marketing lies, and outdated dogma that still plague protein science—and replaces them with practical, strategic protocols grounded in real physiology and elite sport application. Whether you're building ...

Learn important breathing techniques to utilize more core muscles and oxygenate your body more completely. Studies have proven that more efficient breathing reduces stress on the body and precludes many illnesses from effecting the body. Training your body to breathe efficiently gives the body more energy during exercise as well as calms the body for greater recovery after exercise. More oxygenated blood vessels are created in the body when these breathing techniques are practiced and less probability of stroke/heart conditions have been proven. Exercise is very important in keeping the ...

"Endurance Edge" is a comprehensive guide to achieving unparalleled cardiovascular fitness. Journey through a holistic approach that marries physical training with mental fortitude, nutritional wisdom, and the art of recovery. Beyond building stamina, this guide offers invaluable life lessons on patience, adaptability, and growth, making it more than just a fitness manual. Dive in to discover not only how far your body can go but also the limitless potential of the human spirit. Perfect for fitness enthusiasts, beginners, and anyone aiming for a balanced, enduring lifestyle. Embrace the ...

What makes some people continue to eat when they are not hungry? Why are they unable to stick to a diet despite warnings from doctors and their own understanding of health and nutrition? Most people are familiar with the concept of alcoholism and drug addiction, but the idea that certain foods and quantities of foods can be addictive is only slowly gaining acceptance. Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous is for anyone who wants to learn more about food addiction and the solution offered by Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous (FA).

Dr. Susan Blum describes the four-step plan that she used to treat her own serious autoimmune condition and helps countless patients reverse their symptoms, strengthen their immune systems, and prevent future illness. Dr. Blum's innovative method shows how to use food as medicine, understand the connection between stress and health, heal the gut and digestive system, and optimize liver function. The Immune System Recovery Plan is a groundbreaking, revolutionary way for people to transform their health.

The Minimalist Bodybuilder is a comprehensive guide to minimalist bodybuilding, emphasizing how to achieve significant physical gains through efficient and focused training with minimal equipment. It covers various aspects of minimalist fitness, including: Understanding Minimalist Bodybuilding: The book starts by introducing the minimalist philosophy in the context of fitness and bodybuilding, outlining its benefits and how it leads to greater focus and results. Workout Routines: It includes sample workout plans that focus on bodyweight and dumbbell exercises, catering to different fitness ...

Welcome to strength training designed explicitly for your golden years. Transform your golden years into a time of strength, vitality, and health – with the right strategy, it is never too late to start your fitness journey! Are you yearning for a way to regain your strength in the golden years? Tired of being left behind due to outdated training programs that do not cater to your age? Sometimes, do you feel that age has stripped you of your vitality? You're far from the only one. Far too often, seniors are overlooked by fitness trends, leaving them feeling forgotten and discouraged. The ...

This book is a much-requested follow-up to Brain over Binge (2011, 2022), in which the author shared how she used a basic understanding of neuroscientific principles to overcome bulimia. In this sequel and companion volume, with the help of fellow specialists and authors Amy Johnson, PhD, Katherine Thomson, PhD, and others, Kathryn Hansen lays out those same principles—and many more—in a self-help format that encourages and enables binge eaters to recover efficiently and effectively.

A fact-filled guide to coping with compulsive overeating problems by an experienced addictions doctor who draws on many patients' stories of recovery. Overeating, binge eating, obesity, anorexia, and bulimia - Food Junkies tackles the complex, poorly understood issue of food addiction from the perspective of a medical researcher and dozens of survivors.

In March 2010, The Scripps Research Institute released a study showing that rats on a junk-food diet had just as difficult a time - if not more so - giving up excess fat and sugar as the rats who were struggling to recover from cocaine dependence. The results showed that certain foods actually alter the brain's chemistry, making our consumption of these foods less like an indulgence and more like an addiction. Dr. Dow, a psychologist who specializes in addictive behavior and eating disorders, here introduces a four-week program for breaking the hold that food has over the body, mind, and spirit.

After conquering a life-threatening disease, Dr. Robert Zembroski challenged himself to thrive in the wake of devastating illness. Now in Rebuild, he offers a comprehensive plan developed from years of both personal and professional experience. As Dr. Z says, “What I did for myself, and my patients, this book can do for you.” Rebuild provides simple yet proven guidelines to ensure that what you eat and how you exercise and manage other aspects of your lifestyle contribute to your personal recovery and the level of health you want to achieve.

"The Bro Split: Bodybuilder's Guide to Single Muscle Group Training" is an authoritative resource meticulously crafted for those passionate about bodybuilding, aiming to maximize their muscular growth, strength, and definition through the disciplined application of the Bro Split training method. This guide delves into the nuances of dedicating entire workout sessions to individual muscle groups, offering readers an in-depth exploration of how to customize their routines for optimal results. The book opens with a rich historical narrative, tracing the Bro Split's evolution from its inception...

Introducing "Finding Balance," a groundbreaking new eBook that will change the way you approach your fitness journey! Discover the ultimate guide to achieving a harmonious balance between exercise, rest, and recovery, giving you the tools to maximize your results and transform your life. Unlock the secrets of optimal rest and recovery in Chapter 1, as you explore the importance of a balanced fitness lifestyle. Delve into the science behind muscle growth and recovery in Chapter 3 and gain a deeper understanding of exercise intensity and its impact on your body. Arm yourself with invaluable ...

The audiobook explores Ayurveda's understanding of both the problem of our 'one addiction process' and its solution. It offers holistic techniques that enhance any of the traditional recovery pathways and beyond any of the common diet/exercise dogma from mainstream media. It covers the stress/addictive tendencies of the doshic types, and links this to how stress affects metabolism, the main determinant of health. The programme offered in the audiobook is an integration of the philosophy, psychology and physical practises of Yoga and Ayurveda to help people shift their life trajectory.

After devoting years to working with pro-athletes, Olympians, and Navy Seals, fitness gurus Kelly and Juliet Starrett began thinking about the physical well-being of people who are not elite athletes. What are the fundamental qualities that make a human being durable, and how do we ensure that we continue to feel great as we age? Organized around ten assessments and ten physical practices that anyone can do, Built to Move is designed to improve the way your body functions in daily activities and boost overall quality of life.

Yoga for Trauma Recovery outlines best practices for the growing body of professionals trained in both yoga and psychotherapy and addresses the theoretical foundations that tie the two fields. Uniting recent developments in our understanding of neuroscience and trauma recovery with ancient tenets of yoga philosophy and practice, this foundational text is a must-listen for those interested in the healing capacities of each modality. Listeners will come away from the book with a strong sense of how to apply theory, philosophy, and research to real-life complexities.