Our Top 3 Recovery Protocols

**In This Episode:** - The "Top 3 Recovery Protocols" f - Jenny's picks: Active recovery, massage therapy, and hydration - Clayton's picks: 8 hours of sleep, proper nutrition, and hydration - Why active recovery beats total rest days - The college protocol vs. prison protocol approach to recovery - How sleep cycles impact mental and physical restoration - The honest self-assessment: rating how well they actually do their own top three - Why even the fundamentals are hard to execute consistently **Key Takeaways:** - Recovery doesn't require expensive tools—just consistent execution of the basics - Active recovery (walking, slow yoga, swimming) can reduce soreness better than complete rest - Sleep is the foundation: 8 hours minimum for full mental and physical recovery - Proper nutrition and hydration are non-negotiables, not nice-to-haves - Knowing what to do and actually doing it are two different things - Small consistent habits beat perfect execution every time