Description

Most people think fitness is all about doing more—more workouts, more intensity, more sweat. But here’s the truth: you don’t actually get stronger in the gym. Strength, muscle, and endurance are built after your workout, when your body recovers.

In this episode, Dr. Matt and Nicole dig into the science of the stress → recovery → adaptation cycle and explain why rest isn’t laziness—it’s the missing link in most training plans. You’ll learn:

• The surprising research behind recovery and performance
• Why older adults often need longer recovery windows
• How to schedule rest weeks for maximum results
• Why muscle soreness is a terrible measure of recovery
• Simple tools that accelerate adaptation (like sleep, protein, and even sauna)

Whether you’re new to strength training or a seasoned lifter, this episode will show you how to stop sabotaging your progress and start training smarter.

👉 Tune in and discover why sometimes the best way forward…is to take a step back.

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