In this engaging conversation, Gabby Reece, a volleyball legend and New York Times bestselling author, shares her expertise on the power of recovery in enhancing performance. She emphasizes the critical role of intentional recovery over mere rest and discusses emotional recovery strategies. Gabby reveals practical recovery tools for all budgets, the health benefits of saunas, and insights on how high performers tap into their mental strengths. Listeners will find actionable tips to improve their overall well-being and elevate their performance in any area of life.
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Recovery Is Where Gains Happen
Recovery is the essential partner to training because adaptations happen while the body heals after stress.
Without intentional recovery you cannot reliably convert workouts into long-term improvements.
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Actively Participate In Recovery
Participate actively in your recovery by choosing restorative practices like sauna, ice, meditation, or gentle movement.
Listen to your body and swap a hard session for restorative options when signals indicate you need to heal.
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Grind Culture Undermines Longevity
The cultural 'grind' and more-is-more mentality undermines long-term performance and well-being.
Backing off strategically preserves strength and enables sustained high performance over time.
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If you want to improve your performance in any area, it’s critical to not discount the power of recovery. Taking advantage of the benefits of rest and recovery can help your body get stronger, fitter, and ready for the next task at hand. Today, you’re going to learn about recovery secrets from an expert. Gabby Reece is a volleyball legend, Co-founder of Laird Superfood and New York Times bestselling author. Today, Gabby is back on The Model Health Show for a conversation on the importance of prioritizing your recovery. We’re going to discuss a multitude of recovery tools and strategies and how to incorporate them. Gabby is also sharing the psychological secrets of high performing athletes, and how you can tap into your own greatness. What I loved about this conversation is that the insights Gabby shared are applicable at every level – she shared recovery tools for every budget, as well as ways to perform at your highest level whether you’re an athlete or not. There’s truly something that everyone can benefit from in this episode. Enjoy!
In this episode you’ll discover:
The importance of participating in your recovery. (9:55)
What to consider about emotional recovery. (11:49)
How the grind mentality can be destructive to our well-being. (14:26)
Why understanding the value of recovery can help you get better and stronger. (15:00)
Ideas for accessing recovery tools at a lower cost. (18:30)
The health benefits of using a sauna. (18:42)
What the #1 thing you can do for your health is. (22:41)
How to improve your sleep quality. (24:51)
What to do if you experience anxiety around sleep and bedtime. (28:44)
The difference between perception and perspective. (32:48)
Why we have to seek out opportunities to downregulate. (45:26)
How to channel the psychology of competitors. (50:46)
Why being adaptable is a superpower. (56:49)
The connection between strength and vulnerability. (1:11:37)
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