In today’s episode we cover everything you need to know about the best RECOVERY METHODS for Physique Enhancement! Areas of discussion include why it’s even important that we recover quickly, how to find your optimal recoverable volume (ORV) or what you can do in terms of nutrition to assist with that . Enjoy!
- How physique goals and schedule are tied to recovery- how many days we train, how many off days, the type of jobs we have, etc.
- Define training age and why it’s important to recovery.
- Recovery for athletes who are natural and those who are assisted/TRT and why it’s different.
- Training – Why is it even important to recover as quickly and as best as we can?
- Progressive Overload/ Super-Compensation
- Maximal Recoverable Volume/ Optimal Recoverable Volume/ Insufficient Volume
- What to tweak first: Add extra rest day? Decrease intensity/ increase RIR? Less reps/sets? Longer rest? Different exercises?
- Recovery through Nutrition
- What role does Calorie level play and Protein (quantity and quality?)? Overall food quality?
- Timing/ Frequency and Supplements?
- Opinion on Cold Plunge, Foam Rolling, Stretching, Massages, Thera Guns etc.? Mental Aspect
- Recovery through Sleep
Links
PHAT Muscle Supps- www.phatmuscleproject.com
John
IG: @teamgorman
Email: john@team-gorman.net
Lisa
Email: lisa@nutritioncoachingandlife.comWebsite: www.nutritioncoachingandlife.com