The Importance of Taking a Real Vacation for Recovery and Regeneration

As trainers and coaches, we love to talk about training…

…but why does it feel like we still under-value the importance of recovery?

Well if you’re looking for ways to clear the mental fog, recover more efficiently, and really take your game to the next level, you’re going to love this week’s episode of the podcast!

For Dr. Greg Wells, health and performance, particularly under extreme conditions, are personal and professional obsessions. As a scientist and physiologist, he has dedicated his career to making the science of human limits understandable and actionable.

For over 25 years, Dr. Wells has worked with some of the highest-performing individuals on the planet, including Olympic and World champions, and with organizations like General Electric, BMW, Audi, Air Canada, and many others.

Greg is author of five best-selling books and hosted the award-winning Superbodies series, which aired on Olympic broadcasts worldwide in 2010 and 2012.

In this show, we’re going to take a look into what it means to be a 24-hour athlete, the importance of REAL recovery in our lives, and if you’ve ever had “one of those days,” how to hit the reset button and get yourself back to baseline faster than ever before.

Check your habits. Optimize your routines. But craft rituals to take yourself to the next level.  – Dr. Greg Wells

This Week on the Physical Prep Podcast:

• How Dr. Wells got started in the world of physical preparation, and his intriguing career arc along the way.
• Greg’s 1, 2, 3 rule for recovery.
• A deep dive into the importance of taking a REAL vacation (and what this should feel like!)
• Nutrition math: Why Health = Nutrients over Calories.
• The power of pre-bed routines and rituals, and why you should be incorporating the 20/20/20 method before you go to sleep.
• Why Greg is such a believer in Act-Think-Feel vs Feel-Think-Act in moments of high stress or performance.
• An incredibly powerful story about Michael Phelps and how a true friend helped him take his mindset, performance and JOY to the next level.
• How to time shift and hit the reset button faster when you’re struggling or “just having one of those days”
• The BIG Question.
• A cool lightning round where we talk about Greg’s adventures, favorite vacation spots, and how to be less stressed and more connected with our kiddos.

Connect with Dr. Greg Wells:

• Dr. Greg Wells Website

Related Links:

• Rest, Refocus, Recharge: A Guide for Optimizing Your Life
• All of Dr. Wells’ Books at Amazon

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