Do the work that counts including the recovery. Don’t neglect recovery, it is recovery from stress that makes us stronger!
Fitness improvement = Stress + Recovery
No stress = no results
No recovery = no results
Stress / Recovery balance is the key to results
Time available = Family time + Work Time + Commute Time + Training Time + Recovery Time (Sleep and rest) + Play Time
The usual scenario:
- Finding more time to train
- Fixed time = Family time, work time, commute (non-negotiables)
- What gets cut = Recovery time (Sleep and rest) + Play time
The right way:
- Training and recovery (sleep and rest) kept in balance
- Fixed time = Family time, work time, Sleep time (non-negotiables)
- What gets cut = Some commuting is training
Do:
- Plan training time as total training and recovery time availability (8 hours sleep!)
- Use commuting for training a couple of day a week (Run home)
- Seek fulfillment from work and family, less stress = better results all-round
Don’t:
- Trade sleep for training time
- underestimate the impact of life stress on training effectiveness
- Stop the play – fun and functional diversity
