The best regeneration method is simply to eat a bunch of carbs after the last training sesh of the day to get that serotonin rush and watch some pjf performance youtube, with blue light glasses, while doing so. Nice additional effect is the really good sleep afterwards.
Yeah, yeah. That’s great and all, Paul, but I think we all know that the best recovery method is consensually cuddling with the homies while watching space jam and listening to drake albums for those extra oxytocin release gains 😆😏🙌😂
Wow. I completely agree from experience. I'm always hurt. And it's usually my achilles or tight hip flexors. Occasionally a back strain. I've been able to avoid reinjuring from reducing the intensity of my workouts. It's so hard to get out of that push harder mentality. Just yesterday I'm on a run, but instead of going farther like my mind wanted to, i saved some energy for later. Now i feel great today and don't have to take the day off. I'm not tight, and just a little sore. Thanks for sharing this info. Wish I would've seen this year's ago
@@sameerbhatti363 sleep on the floor or sleep with your legs elevated your legs and back will feel better (it can be at any angle) 45 degrees is probably most comfortable. If you do both it’ll be great, and if you sleep on the floor (preferably carpeted for more comfort but you can sleep on a wood floor) use a thin pillow and you can put a thin blanket under you and if you completely relax you should feel the tension releasing overtime and in the morning you should wake up feeling pretty good although with some people it may take a few days to a few weeks to get comfortable, this is just what I personally do to make sure my legs and back are feeling tight also if it’s your lower back that’s strained it’s either weak compared to the rest of your body OR your hamstrings which are the back of your leg is too tight or they’re weak as well
That BARELY is very important. This was very eye-opening to me as I always try to push my body to its limits without giving it enough rest which caused me to get achilles tendonitis. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH TO YOUNG ATHLETES please listen to his advice it will make or break you as an athlete no matter how much work ethic you have.
But the question is still valid. Because if you have a better recovery speed, and instead of using 24 hours to completely do so (which isn't always the case), hypothetically using 18 hours, you still could do better with less time for recovery because muscles that might take a bit longer with have the extra 6 hours, thus you feel better. Of course, as long as the workout is within reason as he said, that would be plausible.
First is sleep Second is better nutrition, more calories, more protein Blood flow is key, go for a walk a few times a day, but don’t work out the same muscles again too hard so they can’t recover
This vídeo is great, I had a very long recovery time when I first started making exercises but with time I was ready to go the next day. I was feeling bad that after training I wasn't beaten with sore muscles even when regularly increasing the weight I was lifting and increasing time on cardio, now I understand that I'm doing it the right way.
This was a good video but, unfortunately my coaches don’t believe in rest days during the week. We’ve only been having practices for a few week but they pushed us extremely hard and then I was/am super sore, and then I have to do it again the next day and so on until everyday but Sunday. I’ve been worried I’m over working it so much an injury is possible.
How valid is the shock method and verkhoshansky’s study still? I don’t think there is anything drastically different in the last 40 years at least in track and weightlifting.
How do I figure out what level I’m and and create a workout routine based on it ?? Also how to I track my progress and know when to level up my work outs for max stimulus
a massage gun is a great investment in my opinion. it really speeds up my recovery and gets me ready to go a day or two later. best part of all? it feels amazing and you don't have to go pay for a massage therapist.
PLEASE react on Adama Traore. He put on SOOO MUCH muscle mass in such a short period and is the fastest soccer player in the world. How is that possible ? Obviously he used hypertrophy training but got the opposite, he got faster and not slower.
i would train at the right level but my coach started off first practice yesterday with some conditioning for a hour and then after we ran for a long time i’m playing softball by the way. first practice i don’t think that we should have did that much the first practice because some people aren’t used to all that i could barley walk after practice yesterday 😂 not i have practice again today wish me luck
Spinal health in what context, for longevity through sports performance or overall health for example. There is a difference of how we load the spine depending on the goals of the client
@@JohnSmith-tk2bx I would say for longevity through sport performance bc I feel that certain techniques and concepts could also benefit overall health.
Hello sir, I really need your help (answer on this question). I have 2 really hard basketball workouts: first from 16:00 to 17:30 and next from 18:00 to 19:30.. both workouts are with squad. I have 30 minutes between workouts, should I eat something - example: apple, banana, gummy bears or pb&j sandwich or nothing?
On the PJF Vert Code Elite Program, after foam rolling your legs he demonstrates rolling out your feet with a small hard ball (lacrosse, golf, baseball etc...) rolling out your heel, redefining the arc in your foot, and i use it on the muscles and ligaments connecting my ankle and foot... That's a lifesaver for my planters fasciitis
Hey, I’m fourteen and I’m considering saving up for ur vert code. I have jumper’s knee and patellafemoral pain and I’m playing aau. I have tried to rest before and it won’t work even though I’m doing strength excercises. My parents said I cant take a break from aau because that would be wasting their money. I was wondering if ur vert code would help my knees even though I’m not resting them.
We recommend seeing your health provider for a thorough assessment and evaluation of your symptoms; ultimately they can give you the best medical advice for you.
isometrics saved me. I had tendonitis for 4 years (osgood) and what a few months ago i let it rest for a week, then slowly started adding knee isometrics (absolutely no pain, but as much burn in quad as possible) after a few months of progressing I am back to practicing 5 times a week with 0 pain.
Do you have any recommended strength training for distance runners? Like exercises to do? I mainly just do general weight lifting and calisthenics with 1-2 sessions for the upper body and 1-2 sessions for the lower body each week, sometimes I do circuit training for endurance ? Dope vid though man, these are super helpful
might not be able to explain a whole program in one comment- we'd recommend focusing on any deficits you might be able to identify or aspects you're specifically trying to improve with your mechanics or even soft tissues!
How is it possible that no matter how hard I train, I don't get sore, rather just very tired. And that happens a lot during my workout. I don't feel a burn it just my muscles give out?
But do you have like an example because you say always between 2-5% but never an example. So do you already have a video about that or are you going to respond in the comments?
there are different ways to track training load- you can use sets x reps x weight for training load, or you can use RPE and time duration for an RPE load. You can then use those numbers and multiply by 1.02 - 1.05 for the 2-5% increase.
God loves you and wants you to be with him, repent and trust in Jesus. Everyone is a sinner including me, we are guilty but Jesus came on the cross to die for us. If you read the bible and pray it will help a lot.
nobody said its a fast process. if this is what it takes until ur 40 than test yourself if u r willing to do that until ur 40 and realize how much in ACTUALITY u want this goal.
i think it wont matter if you can increase more than 2% without getting too sore the next day. I like the idea increase a bit each week rather than excessive to screw up your body.
@@puffylord-3931 i never said it was fast either but as an athlete trying to achieve goals before season starts a 2% increase is just unrealistic and kinda ridiculous tbh
It’s actually more than you think. Let’s say you squat 300 pounds. With a 5% increase, next week you squat 315. At that rate it will be 60 lbs of gains per month. 60 x 12 = 720 lbs a year. Assuming you are under age 20 you should be able to squat over 15,000 lbs by age forty.
Hydrate, get good sleep, and make sure you are properly fueled going into and coming out of work outs. Agree there is no magic bullet, but this is a little disingenuous for a "recovery" video.
Does this apply to professional athletes too? Cause, I doubt any pro athlete just sleeps enough, eat enough, drink enough and they can perform 100% every time on the field or court. Especially in the NBA, the amount of injuries a year is ridiculous.
You missed the whole point. The key is to gradually ramp up intensity. Patience is key. Foam rolling/stretch/ massage gun only aid in recovery and cannot compensate for overtraining, poor diet, or poor sleep etc.
What do you think about athletes taking weed?? All of my teammates nationaly ranked in highschool smoke weed and they doing great ? What ur thought ok it?
The weed isn’t making them any worse or any better. They are just naturally good, especially at the high school level. However at competitive collegiate levels with tougher competition it’s debatable depending on the context ofc
If you mix it in with a reactive jump right after then yes. But just sticking the landing is moreso used for eccentric training and loading and with injury prevention
Guys this is stupid I’ve been researching about recovery, and I have done 3 very high intensity workouts a day for the last month. I am so natural that I don’t even take protein powder, so I’d don’t use any supplements
No one knows the best method because it doesn't exist. If people knew then there wouldn't be so many injuries, and missed games from so many players. It's about self experimentation, following protocols, nutrition, mental health implementation/programming, commitment 24/7. The strength conditioning, skills performance, and any other guru you can think of isn't even close to perfecting a program that can prevent injury, and build an athlete like john Stockton. Laugh all you want but the man rarely missed games. It is humbling and the people who have the most resources, and money still can't even come close to perfecting the gold standard protocol. If they have then I personally am NOT impressed.
As a runner who is training for a marathon, these foam rollers ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx9XSsjzA4f84VmhBCHlyhec7XILIxennL are really good for sore and tight muscles. This one is a good size (mine is the purple, 36 inches) not too big but big enough to work and roll both my legs at the same time - I took a photo holding the roller next to me just to provide a better representation of its size. I noticed some reviewers who complained that this is, “just a foam noodle”… and yes, that’s exactly what it is. It’s a high density foam roller. It is absolutely NOT the same consistency/strength/durability/ or texture as a ‘pool noodle’ thought and I disagree entirely with those that say so. As a former collegiate athlete and marathon runner, I’m comfortably giving this roller 5 stars. It’s lightweight and durable and does just what I need it to do at a budget-friendly price. Overall, I have no complaints and am happy with it!
Great advice...best way to recover? Dont work out so hard. Gee thanks. That's like saying the best form of birth control is abstinence. You're forgetting one thing...doing best part.
The next step after good training for recovery I’m guessing he’d probably say good sleep, water, and proper nutrition
Same. I paused at the start to make this comment. Sleep #1 over everything
Definitely correct
Smoke some weed #1.
This will relax muscles, relieve pain, lead to eating more and good sleep.
@@SirPhillyLeong no gonna lie, I do smoke right after to eat, walk, then sleep lol
The best regeneration method is simply to eat a bunch of carbs after the last training sesh of the day to get that serotonin rush and watch some pjf performance youtube, with blue light glasses, while doing so. Nice additional effect is the really good sleep afterwards.
Pool work does wonders for active recovery!
It's a solid option 💯
Yeah, yeah. That’s great and all, Paul, but I think we all know that the best recovery method is consensually cuddling with the homies while watching space jam and listening to drake albums for those extra oxytocin release gains 😆😏🙌😂
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Fosho
Wow. I completely agree from experience. I'm always hurt. And it's usually my achilles or tight hip flexors. Occasionally a back strain. I've been able to avoid reinjuring from reducing the intensity of my workouts. It's so hard to get out of that push harder mentality. Just yesterday I'm on a run, but instead of going farther like my mind wanted to, i saved some energy for later. Now i feel great today and don't have to take the day off. I'm not tight, and just a little sore. Thanks for sharing this info. Wish I would've seen this year's ago
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I know this is late, but how did you deal with your back strains? I’ve been struggling to recover from one of mine.
Year’s…
Dealing with tight hip flexors right now lol
@@sameerbhatti363 sleep on the floor or sleep with your legs elevated your legs and back will feel better (it can be at any angle) 45 degrees is probably most comfortable. If you do both it’ll be great, and if you sleep on the floor (preferably carpeted for more comfort but you can sleep on a wood floor) use a thin pillow and you can put a thin blanket under you and if you completely relax you should feel the tension releasing overtime and in the morning you should wake up feeling pretty good although with some people it may take a few days to a few weeks to get comfortable, this is just what I personally do to make sure my legs and back are feeling tight also if it’s your lower back that’s strained it’s either weak compared to the rest of your body OR your hamstrings which are the back of your leg is too tight or they’re weak as well
That BARELY is very important. This was very eye-opening to me as I always try to push my body to its limits without giving it enough rest which caused me to get achilles tendonitis. I CANNOT STRESS THIS ENOUGH TO YOUNG ATHLETES please listen to his advice it will make or break you as an athlete no matter how much work ethic you have.
But the question is still valid. Because if you have a better recovery speed, and instead of using 24 hours to completely do so (which isn't always the case), hypothetically using 18 hours, you still could do better with less time for recovery because muscles that might take a bit longer with have the extra 6 hours, thus you feel better. Of course, as long as the workout is within reason as he said, that would be plausible.
These short vids are heat 🔥🔥🔥
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That massage gun be Hittting different🥵
1000% fax
I’m broke so I got a foam roller to replace that
@@andrewnunnes Walmart has massage gun for 30 bux
I use isometrics for recovery. Getting the blood to fill the muscle and overall area with oxygen and nutrients. Usually about 30 min. After eating.
This video came at the perfect time - just what I needed to get back on track with my fitness goals
Man I've learned so much from this guy
🙏🙏 glad to help!!
That's an understatement 😂
I like to say just go hard and do it in a short amount of time but there is obviously more than just that to it.
But what would be the best way to recover tho
Stretch and massage the muscles of your whole body quads,hamstring,calves,ankles etc
@@user-gf9oi1cx4g should I get a foam roller or the massaging thing?
Good nutrition, stretch, good quality sleep
First is sleep
Second is better nutrition, more calories, more protein
Blood flow is key, go for a walk a few times a day, but don’t work out the same muscles again too hard so they can’t recover
@@alexisp.7190 I didn’t buy it but if you want to sure I sometimes just use a basketball to roll out my claves and quads
This vídeo is great, I had a very long recovery time when I first started making exercises but with time I was ready to go the next day.
I was feeling bad that after training I wasn't beaten with sore muscles even when regularly increasing the weight I was lifting and increasing time on cardio, now I understand that I'm doing it the right way.
Wondering if you can suggest a strength and conditioning plan for cricket 🏏 ( focussed on fast bowling).
He’s a hooper coach bro
This was a good video but, unfortunately my coaches don’t believe in rest days during the week. We’ve only been having practices for a few week but they pushed us extremely hard and then I was/am super sore, and then I have to do it again the next day and so on until everyday but Sunday. I’ve been worried I’m over working it so much an injury is possible.
How valid is the shock method and verkhoshansky’s study still? I don’t think there is anything drastically different in the last 40 years at least in track and weightlifting.
I love your stuff coach.
You know like an athlete only know.
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If only coaches understood this concept 😅
Man if my coaches had understood this I wouldn’t be dealing with patellar tendinopathies
How do I figure out what level I’m and and create a workout routine based on it ??
Also how to I track my progress and know when to level up my work outs for max stimulus
What’s good Paul. Can I do vertcode body weight and fat don’t fly at the same time? Or should I do one then do thenother
We recommend doing one program at a time! FDF first followed by VC
@@pjfperformance ok thanks bro
I agree but to win a tennis tournament you have to win 5 matches in 5 days minimum. Sometime multiple match the same day.
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Great video !
Do you have a course or recommendation how to do an assessment for current level and create a regimen that can be tracked and measured.
Another awesome video from Paul Favorites!
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a massage gun is a great investment in my opinion. it really speeds up my recovery and gets me ready to go a day or two later. best part of all? it feels amazing and you don't have to go pay for a massage therapist.
you didnt listen. you should be able to go the next day if you train right
@@RDredzi I definitely listened properly and its not always about quantity but quality
Yessir gray wisdom right here 🫡✊🏾🏀
when ever i do pogo jumps my ankles click every time I launch myself up again. is this normal?
tough to say- we recommend seeing your health provider for proper medical advice. In general clicking without symptoms can be ok.
I don't have much choice, I'm part of a team and the training is strict, any advice?
Hey Paul , can you give us your opinion about the kneesovertoes guy ?
Great content man, appreciate it
PLEASE react on Adama Traore. He put on SOOO MUCH muscle mass in such a short period and is the fastest soccer player in the world. How is that possible ? Obviously he used hypertrophy training but got the opposite, he got faster and not slower.
He is on performance enhancing drugs just like the majority of all professional athletes
Can you do a vid on osgoode schlatters?
its so hard to stop urself. I want to workout 3 Times a day with 100% Effort. Guess I have to patiently wait...
i would train at the right level but my coach started off first practice yesterday with some conditioning for a hour and then after we ran for a long time i’m playing softball by the way. first practice i don’t think that we should have did that much the first practice because some people aren’t used to all that i could barley walk after practice yesterday 😂 not i have practice again today wish me luck
Love it!! This is one of my biggest mistakes
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Mr. Fabritz, could you talk about spinal heath and ways one could go about to maintain/improve it?
Spinal health in what context, for longevity through sports performance or overall health for example. There is a difference of how we load the spine depending on the goals of the client
@@JohnSmith-tk2bx I would say for longevity through sport performance bc I feel that certain techniques and concepts could also benefit overall health.
Could be a topic for a future video!
Walkin,foamrollin,cold,heat,sleep,canabis 1:1 strains thc/cbd,magnesium citrate
can u plz show us sum exercises for achilles tendonopathy plz
Hello sir, I really need your help (answer on this question).
I have 2 really hard basketball workouts:
first from 16:00 to 17:30 and next from 18:00 to 19:30.. both workouts are with squad.
I have 30 minutes between workouts, should I eat something - example: apple, banana, gummy bears or pb&j sandwich or nothing?
for sure you should have something to eat!
@@pjfperformance Thanks for answer, what would you eat or what would you recommend for your players??
I LOVE THIS
I like the way this guy thinks
What would I do to help my ankles they have been hurting recently after hooping
On the PJF Vert Code Elite Program, after foam rolling your legs he demonstrates rolling out your feet with a small hard ball (lacrosse, golf, baseball etc...) rolling out your heel, redefining the arc in your foot, and i use it on the muscles and ligaments connecting my ankle and foot... That's a lifesaver for my planters fasciitis
@@chas3bcw751 big facts
@@chas3bcw751 so is foam rolling better for recovery than static stretching?
I see someone who hasn't ever done sports at competition level
Hey, I’m fourteen and I’m considering saving up for ur vert code. I have jumper’s knee and patellafemoral pain and I’m playing aau. I have tried to rest before and it won’t work even though I’m doing strength excercises. My parents said I cant take a break from aau because that would be wasting their money. I was wondering if ur vert code would help my knees even though I’m not resting them.
We recommend seeing your health provider for a thorough assessment and evaluation of your symptoms; ultimately they can give you the best medical advice for you.
isometrics saved me. I had tendonitis for 4 years (osgood) and what a few months ago i let it rest for a week, then slowly started adding knee isometrics (absolutely no pain, but as much burn in quad as possible) after a few months of progressing I am back to practicing 5 times a week with 0 pain.
Hey man, say for example I have a game the next day, but I’m not conditioned to game speed yet, what do I do then? Just don’t go 100%?
In an ideal world you should be conditioned to game speed prior to playing in any games!
can you give some tips on it band syndrome
Can you do a video on fixing patellofemoral pain please?
Great video!
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Do you have any recommended strength training for distance runners? Like exercises to do? I mainly just do general weight lifting and calisthenics with 1-2 sessions for the upper body and 1-2 sessions for the lower body each week, sometimes I do circuit training for endurance ? Dope vid though man, these are super helpful
might not be able to explain a whole program in one comment- we'd recommend focusing on any deficits you might be able to identify or aspects you're specifically trying to improve with your mechanics or even soft tissues!
hey coach I was wondering if I should do basketball drills in addition to vert code
Thanks!!! Could you give exercise examples?
Coach Fab what do you think about extreme isometrics?
could be a topic for a future vid!
But where do i start if i haven't done any physical activity in 2 months?
tough to say without testing in person but you should start with light to moderate activity whether its a workout or on court
Omg this vid is so good
appreciate it! 🙏
How is it possible that no matter how hard I train, I don't get sore, rather just very tired. And that happens a lot during my workout. I don't feel a burn it just my muscles give out?
Usually soreness does not set in until 24-72 hours after intense workouts!
Good message
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Hey Coach, have you made some videos treading on Shin Splints?
Not yet! We'd recommend following this slow progression of loading to avoid it though!
@@pjfperformance That's amazing, thanks for the reply Paul.
How do we know how much is more 5%?
You're right. LOL but damn.... give us hope! lol I'm sore right now!
we all know the best recovery method is cuddling with the homies and watchin a lil PJF Performance episodes in bed
got everyone laughing .....
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But do you have like an example because you say always between 2-5% but never an example. So do you already have a video about that or are you going to respond in the comments?
there are different ways to track training load- you can use sets x reps x weight for training load, or you can use RPE and time duration for an RPE load. You can then use those numbers and multiply by 1.02 - 1.05 for the 2-5% increase.
Thanx coach
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Just take BCAA boom y’all welcome 🤝🏽
please invite the Knees over toes guy to the podcast
Thanks man
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Listen. To. Him.
God loves you and wants you to be with him, repent and trust in Jesus. Everyone is a sinner including me, we are guilty but Jesus came on the cross to die for us. If you read the bible and pray it will help a lot.
React to James Bouknight
im all about safe training and starting slow but only going up 2% ? at that rate with how skinny i am i wont reach my goal until im like 40
nobody said its a fast process. if this is what it takes until ur 40 than test yourself if u r willing to do that until ur 40 and realize how much in ACTUALITY u want this goal.
i think it wont matter if you can increase more than 2% without getting too sore the next day. I like the idea increase a bit each week rather than excessive to screw up your body.
That’s just a recommendation, and your rate of improvement might make leaps and jumps. It’s not necessarily linear.
@@puffylord-3931 i never said it was fast either but as an athlete trying to achieve goals before season starts a 2% increase is just unrealistic and kinda ridiculous tbh
It’s actually more than you think. Let’s say you squat 300 pounds. With a 5% increase, next week you squat 315. At that rate it will be 60 lbs of gains per month. 60 x 12 = 720 lbs a year. Assuming you are under age 20 you should be able to squat over 15,000 lbs by age forty.
Hydrate, get good sleep, and make sure you are properly fueled going into and coming out of work outs. Agree there is no magic bullet, but this is a little disingenuous for a "recovery" video.
Best recovery. Train good lol
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Yes Sir.
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Ur goated
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I get this but try telling my coach that😭
Does this apply to professional athletes too? Cause, I doubt any pro athlete just sleeps enough, eat enough, drink enough and they can perform 100% every time on the field or court. Especially in the NBA, the amount of injuries a year is ridiculous.
You missed the whole point. The key is to gradually ramp up intensity. Patience is key. Foam rolling/stretch/ massage gun only aid in recovery and cannot compensate for overtraining, poor diet, or poor sleep etc.
@@iamzay4938 topic is recovery methods
@@iamzay4938 what’s better for recovery? Foam rolling or stretching?
How about sleep, food and managing training volume.
Thought you will say eating more Doritos, after I saw last video xD
😂😂😂
But isn’t the point of training to feel sore
not what i was looking for!
What do you think about athletes taking weed?? All of my teammates nationaly ranked in highschool smoke weed and they doing great ? What ur thought ok it?
Stay tf away from It
The weed isn’t making them any worse or any better. They are just naturally good, especially at the high school level. However at competitive collegiate levels with tougher competition it’s debatable depending on the context ofc
Smart
Its not my shins but the part just under my knees is hurting.
Always warm up your quads fully not no half ass shit, Train your hamstrings and hip flexors. You’ll thank me later
@@briiannova ight I'll try that
U think attidue drops are good for vertical jump? (Or attitude whatever)
If you mix it in with a reactive jump right after then yes. But just sticking the landing is moreso used for eccentric training and loading and with injury prevention
it depends on how you use them and your overall programming
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bro says dont overtrain,no pain no gain
Yes! 🐰
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Guys this is stupid I’ve been researching about recovery, and I have done 3 very high intensity workouts a day for the last month. I am so natural that I don’t even take protein powder, so I’d don’t use any supplements
Legit🔥
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I'll guess sleep
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No one knows the best method because it doesn't exist. If people knew then there wouldn't be so many injuries, and missed games from so many players. It's about self experimentation, following protocols, nutrition, mental health implementation/programming, commitment 24/7. The strength conditioning, skills performance, and any other guru you can think of isn't even close to perfecting a program that can prevent injury, and build an athlete like john Stockton. Laugh all you want but the man rarely missed games. It is humbling and the people who have the most resources, and money still can't even come close to perfecting the gold standard protocol. If they have then I personally am NOT impressed.
Don’t discourage working hard. Majority of people do not work enough lol. Get off the recovery category
Food + Sleep
Some of us compete and don’t have the option of playing at a lower intensity. Thanks for nothing
Well said. Dr. Joel Seedman says he barely does any stretching, foam rolling etc. because if you use proper mechanics you shouldn’t need that as much.
Seedman is a joke
So I have been wasting my time?
As a runner who is training for a marathon, these foam rollers ua-cam.com/users/postUgkx9XSsjzA4f84VmhBCHlyhec7XILIxennL are really good for sore and tight muscles. This one is a good size (mine is the purple, 36 inches) not too big but big enough to work and roll both my legs at the same time - I took a photo holding the roller next to me just to provide a better representation of its size. I noticed some reviewers who complained that this is, “just a foam noodle”… and yes, that’s exactly what it is. It’s a high density foam roller. It is absolutely NOT the same consistency/strength/durability/ or texture as a ‘pool noodle’ thought and I disagree entirely with those that say so. As a former collegiate athlete and marathon runner, I’m comfortably giving this roller 5 stars. It’s lightweight and durable and does just what I need it to do at a budget-friendly price. Overall, I have no complaints and am happy with it!
Great advice...best way to recover? Dont work out so hard. Gee thanks. That's like saying the best form of birth control is abstinence. You're forgetting one thing...doing best part.