

Why Recovery is More Important Than Your Workout
Most of us are “working-out” way more than we are “working-in”. Find out why we need to workout less and focus on recovery activities for optimal health and wellness, increased metabolic rate, ideal body composition, and unlimited energy and vitality!
1:18 - Welcome to episode 3!
1:54 - "Working out" vs. "Working in"
3:08 - What happens when we sleep
4:37 - How the Autonomic Nervous System works -
Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic
6:02- Stress as a major cause of infertility
7:28 - Stress isn't always negative
8:19 - What really happens when you over-exercise
10:18 - The link between exercise & leaky gut
11:20 - What are you eating post-workout?
12:04 - Inflammation is huge!
13:12 - How it makes you hotter
14:34 - Why this is for everyone, not just athletes
15:27 - What Renee learned after exercising too much
17:12 - The exercise myth Lauren believed
19:27 - The Biohacker way
20:30 - How do you know if you're recovered?
21:00 - The magic of the Oura Ring
22:32 - What your morning heart rate is telling you
23:11 - What is Heart Rate Variability?
24:37 - The importance of testing body temperature
25:52 - Other signs you're not recovered
27:12 - The "No Pain, No Gain" myth
29:33 - What pain really means
30:42 - Less is more when it comes to exercise
32:04 - 8 Tips for Better Recovery
32:10 - Alternating your workouts
32:43 - Body awareness
34:16 - "Track It to Hack It"
34:36 - The sleep trick for optimal recovery
35:41 - Physical modalities to support recovery
36:32 - Why caffeine is contraindicated post-workout
37:00 - Pre- and Post-workout nutrition
38:00- Upgraded recovery hacks - Cryotherapy, Red Light & More!
42:30 - Renee's favorite biohacks for recovery
44:50 - and Lauren's favorites!
46:42 - Q & A
49:06 - Thanks for joining us!
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