What's Happening In Your Body As You Recover From A Workout? (#282)
Description
OVERVIEW
We all know recovery takes time, but how much time and what is going on internally while "recovery" is happening? How do factors like the duration and intensity of a workout affect the recovery process? What about nutrition and hydration during and after training, and finally, what about those fancy recovery tools and gadgets? Coach Adam Pulford breaks down the science of recovery, what's going on in your body that constitutes "recovery", and how long it's going to take based on your fitness level, the specifics of your workout, and more.
TOPICS COVERED
- Acute vs. Long-Term Recovery
- Timeline for post-workout recovery (Zero to 72 hours)
- Effects of intensity, duration, and frequency on recovery timeline
- Role of nutrition in recovery
- Hydration requirements during recovery
- Protein for acute recovery
- Keys to long-term recovery (weeks and months)
RESOURCES
- Science of Recovery & Timelines:
- Role of Carbohydrates in Recovery Timelines:
- Two-a-Day Training:
- DOMs:
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HOST
Adam Pulford has been a CTS Coach for nearly two decades and holds a B.S. in Exercise Physiology. He's participated in and coached hundreds of athletes for endurance events all around the world.
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