We are joined by expert guest, Chelsea Taylor Ehlen where we talk all things recovery in your fitness programming! This is so often missed and a crucial part of reaching your goals.
Chelsea is a former D1 Track and Field Athlete who specializes in Sports Performance and Recovery with her business Myosynergy Performance. She specializes in Myofascial Bodywork, Strength Training, and everything Athlete Lifestyle and Wellness .
Themes & Topics:
1. **Strength Training & Recovery**: Delve into the symbiotic relationship between strength training and recovery. Understand how strategic recovery practices can optimize strength gains and prevent burnout.
2. **The Importance of Recovery**: Explore the often overlooked aspect of recovery in training programming. Highlight how neglecting recovery can hinder progress and lead to injury, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to fitness.
3. **Menstrual Cycles and Training**: Navigate the complexities of how menstrual cycles affect training. Chelsea discusses the different phases of the menstrual cycle and their impact on energy levels, strength, and recovery. She provides insights into adapting training routines accordingly.
4. **Sleep and Other Recovery Tools**: Uncover the significance of quality sleep and its role in recovery. We offer practical tips for improving sleep hygiene and explore other recovery tools such as foam rolling, stretching, and somatic work.
5. **Free Things to Maximize Recovery**: Chelsea shares budget-friendly recovery strategies that anyone can incorporate into their routine.
6. **Relationship with Your Body & Emotional Healing**: we talk about the importance of focusing beyond physical recovery to encompass emotional and mental well-being. We dive into the importance of cultivating a positive relationship with one's body and explore the connection between emotional healing and physical recovery.
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