In this episode of the HIIT’N50 Podcast, host Chris Cotnoir discusses the importance of rest and recovery in fitness. He emphasizes the need to listen to your body and take rest days when necessary. He also shares his personal experience with rest and recovery and how technology, such as massage guns and electrical stimulation devices, can aid in the recovery process. The episode also features interviews with Jim Brown, a fellow “Substacker” who produces exercise videos, and Rebecca Dickinson, a registered nurse and holistic health coach who provides an overview of macronutrients. The episode concludes with Christine Boyer-Zazzaro, a certified personal trainer, demonstrating variations of the push-up exercise. Keywords rest, recovery, fitness, exercise, massage guns, electrical stimulation, macronutrients, push-up Takeaways Rest and recovery are essential for allowing the body to replenish energy stores and repair damaged tissues. There is no hard and fast rule for how often you should rest, as it depends on the type and frequency of exercise. Listening to your body and taking rest days when needed is important to prevent burnout and reduce the risk of injury. Technology, such as massage guns and electrical stimulation devices, can aid in the recovery process. Macronutrients, including carbohydrates, protein, and fat, are important for a well-rounded diet. The push-up exercise is versatile and can be modified to target different muscle groups. It's important to find a balance between challenging yourself and listening to your body's limitations during exercise. Sound Bites "Rest refers to periods when the body is not engaged in any strenuous physical activity." "There's nothing worse than your body telling you that it's ready to go while your mind is saying, not today buddy." Links Jim Brown Website - A Balanced You Jim Brown - A Friendly Nudge Substack Therabody Mini: https://www.therabody.com/us/en-us/theragun-mini.html Therabody Power Dot: https://www.therabody.com/us/en-us/powerdot-uno-red.html HIIT’N50 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRmBc8JL27vp8lPZPs9teyA HIIT’N50 Substack: https://hiitn50.substack.com