EPISODE · Jul 31, 2025 · 28 MIN
E56 · The 11 Best Workout Recovery Strategies
from The Growth Kit · host Brian Comly
Pushing your limits in the gym or outside on a run is a fantastic way to build strength and endurance. Reaping the benefits requires rest, but the old way of thinking is that all you can do is rest. The good news is, that thanks to research in the field of sports medicine, there's more you can do besides waiting it out. This article dives into a range of science-backed strategies to optimize your workout recovery and get you back to peak performance faster.Here are the 11 ones I’ll cover today:Scraping or instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)GroundingBeets (dietary nitrates)MagnesiumEssential amino acids (EAAs)Sauna useCryotherapyElectrolytesActive recoverySleepRed light therapy This comprehensive guide goes beyond the basics and provides evidence-based strategies for recovery from a workout. Some are free or cheap and others are more expensive but they are all accessible to anyone, including the weekend warrior or the professional athlete. By incorporating these strategies, you can take control of your recovery process and unlock your full potential.Listen on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Watch on YouTube.Read The Article:The 11 Best Workout Recovery StrategiesThings Mentioned:I occasionally use this scraping set with coconut oil as an emollient before bed.How To Do Grounding Or EarthingMagnesium:Lately, we’ve been using Pure Encapsulations magnesium glycinate.Magnesium Spray: Apply magnesium spray directly onto the muscles before bedtime. Keep a bottle of magnesium spray in your bathroom for easy access, and spray it onto your muscles before retiring for the night. What I recommend: Seven Minerals Pure Magnesium Oil.Epsom Salt Bath: Create a soothing Epsom salt bath by filling up your bathtub with warm water. Add approximately 1 to 2 cups of Epsom salt to the bathwater and allow it to dissolve. Soak in the Epsom salt bath for 20 to 30 minutes. What I recommend: Dr. Teal’s fragrance-free kind.My Supplement Regimen (What I Take and Why)I'm not the biggest fan of the earthy taste of beets so, instead, I use Koyah’s organic beet powder. Kion Aminos Essential Amino Acids for capsule form or Thorne Amino Acids for powder formThe HigherDose Sauna Blanket and the Saunabox Steamkit Pro for home use.What I Recommend: Powder: IQMix Drink: Nooma Organic Electrolyte Sports DrinkTablet: Nuun Sport: Electrolyte Drink TabletsRelated: How Do Electrolytes Affect Your Health? (& The Best Electrolyte Sources)Related: Cold Therapy at Home: Exploring The Ice Pod's Benefits and FeaturesHow To Engineer The Perfect Day For A Good Night Sleep, 8 Tools For Better Sleep, 8 Simple Strategies To Get Better Sleep, 8 Sleep Behavior Tactics for the Perfect Night of SleepConnect With MindBodyDad (The Growth Kit HQ):Weekly Newsletterwww.MindBodyDad.comInstagram (MindBodyDad)Instagram (The Growth Kit)TwitterFacebookAffiliate Disclosure
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Pushing your limits in the gym or outside on a run is a fantastic way to build strength and endurance. Reaping the benefits requires rest, but the old way of thinking is that all you can do is rest. The good news is, that thanks to research in the field of sports medicine, there's more you can do besides waiting it out. This article dives into a range of science-backed strategies to optimize your workout recovery and get you back to peak performance faster.Here are the 11 ones I’ll cover today:Scraping or instrument-assisted soft tissue mobilization (IASTM)GroundingBeets (dietary nitrates)MagnesiumEssential amino acids (EAAs)Sauna useCryotherapyElectrolytesActive recoverySleepRed light therapy This comprehensive guide goes beyond the basics and provides evidence-based strategies for recovery from a workout. Some are free or cheap and others are more expensive but they are all accessible to anyone, including the weekend warrior or the professional athlete. By incorporating these strategies, you can take control of your recovery process and unlock your full potential.Listen on Spotify, Apple, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.Watch on YouTube.Read The Article:The 11 Best Workout Recovery StrategiesThings Mentioned:I occasionally use this scraping set with coconut oil as an emollient before bed.How To Do Grounding Or EarthingMagnesium:Lately, we’ve been using Pure Encapsulations magnesium glycinate.Magnesium Spray: Apply magnesium spray directly onto the muscles before bedtime. Keep a bottle of magnesium spray in your bathroom for easy access, and spray it onto your muscles before retiring for the night. What I recommend: Seven Minerals Pure Magnesium Oil.Epsom Salt Bath: Create a soothing Epsom salt bath by filling up your bathtub with warm water. Add approximately 1 to 2 cups of Epsom salt to the bathwater and allow it to dissolve. Soak in the Epsom salt bath for 20 to 30 minutes. What I recommend: Dr. Teal’s fragrance-free kind.My Supplement Regimen (What I Take and Why)I'm not the biggest fan of the earthy taste of beets so, instead, I use Koyah’s organic beet powder. Kion Aminos Essential Amino Acids for capsule form or Thorne Amino Acids for powder formThe HigherDose Sauna Blanket and the Saunabox Steamkit Pro for home use.What I Recommend: Powder: IQMix Drink: Nooma Organic Electrolyte Sports DrinkTablet: Nuun Sport: Electrolyte Drink TabletsRelated: How Do Electrolytes Affect Your Health? (& The Best Electrolyte Sources)Related: Cold Therapy at Home: Exploring The Ice Pod's Benefits and FeaturesHow To Engineer The Perfect Day For A Good Night Sleep, 8 Tools For Better Sleep, 8 Simple Strategies To Get Better Sleep, 8 Sleep Behavior Tactics for the Perfect Night of SleepConnect With MindBodyDad (The Growth Kit HQ):Weekly Newsletterwww.MindBodyDad.comInstagram (MindBodyDad)Instagram (The Growth Kit)TwitterFacebookAffiliate Disclosure
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