The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery, Second Edition
An invaluable guide to help athletes maximize training gains by making the most of their recovery time.
Recovery—physical and mental—is a red-hot topic, and the worlds of sports, technology, and commerce have all taken note. But which practices and devices really make a difference in recovery, and which should be avoided? What will truly maximize performance?
In this second edition of The Athlete’s Guide to Recovery, endurance and recovery coach Sage Rountree, PhD, explains exactly how to get the most out of training by optimizing recovery time.
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training load and TRIMP spreadsheets
To track your training load and training dosage, use the tabs in this spreadsheet, which is explained in chapter 4. Download a copy to use as your own!
recovery resources mentioned in the book
further resources
- Kaari: prehab and mobility videos by athletes, for athletes
- Final Surge coaching software and training log: integrates heart rate variability metrics
yoga nidra guided relaxation (audio file)
I’m no athlete and haven’t been for a lot of years, but rest is still hard for me. To “do nothing” goes against my nature. Here Sage makes the case and gives strategies for doing just that. Happy training! And happy recovery to you!
– Roy Williams, Basketball Hall of Fame coach
In this 24/7, go-go world we live—and exercise—in, it’s crucial to be reminded of the importance of rest and recovery. With her deep well of wisdom as a coach, instructor, and athlete, Sage Rountree is the perfect person to guide us all on steps for putting recovery into action.
– Sarah Bowen Shea, host of Another Mother Runner podcast
Perfect for athletes in need of a reminder that being quick with their recovery efforts isn’t a quick fix. This impressive book shows how slowing down speeds up results in the gym, on the road, and beyond.
let me plan your next yoga class
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Give me your email and I’ll send you my go-to yoga lesson plan with ideas for every minute. This is the class I teach when my energy is low—but it’s the favorite of my students from 20 to 80 years old! I’ll even give you tips on how to adapt it for various class formats.