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#35 - The Most Ignored Health Practice in Fitness: Why You Need to Start Training Relaxation

#35 - The Most Ignored Health Practice in Fitness: Why You Need to Start Training Relaxation

Update: 2025-08-23
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In this episode I make the case for why relaxation should be treated as a trainable skill, not a luxury. We’ll explore what guided relaxation actually is, the science behind its benefits, and the fascinating mechanisms from nervous system regulation to dopamine release in the brain. You’ll learn why short daily practices are more powerful than the occasional long session, and how building relaxation into your routine can transform recovery, mood, and long-term performance. We’ll finish with a guided practice so you can experience it for yourself.

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#35 - The Most Ignored Health Practice in Fitness: Why You Need to Start Training Relaxation

#35 - The Most Ignored Health Practice in Fitness: Why You Need to Start Training Relaxation

Shona Vertue