In this episode, Lachlan Davey and Jess Collins discuss recovery in sport. Jess is a full-time neuroscientist and a competitive Ultra-marathoner. When you train as much as Jess with a full-time job, you quickly become an expert in recovery. Jess is also a fully qualified personal trainer and recreational running coach.

In this episode, you will learn:

When your body recovers
How to plan your training program to include recovery
Which sessions need more recovery and which need less
The role of sleep in recovery
How to set a good sleep routine
The role of food in recovery and when to eat
Balancing intake for recovery and restriction for weight loss
The effects of ice baths positive and negative
Role of ice baths at a regattas
Positives and negatives of compression tights'
How to use a training diary to understand what works with your recovery techniques and what doesn't
Role of anti-inflammatory drugs in recovery
Dangers or anti-inflammatory medications in athletes
Role of stretching, foam rolling and trigger point ball

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Recovery - Techniques and Tips from Ultra-Marathoner and Medical Researcher Jess Collins PhD