Smarter Recovery A Practical Guide to Maximizing Training Results
Smarter Recovery: A Practical Guide to Maximizing Training Results by Pete McCall, published by Human Kinetics on September 5, 2023, is a comprehensive resource focusing on the often-overlooked aspect of recovery in fitness and wellness. This 248-page guide presents evidence-based information and practical advice to help readers effectively integrate recovery into their training routines, ensuring they are fully prepared for their next workout and can reap the full benefits of their efforts.
In this edition, McCall offers 58 exercises and stretches aimed at enhancing recovery and mobility, detailing various tools and techniques such as foam rollers, massage sticks, and low-intensity strength exercises. The book also emphasizes the critical roles of nutrition and sleep in the recovery process, providing insights on how to create a sustainable long-term recovery plan. With case studies illustrating the application of these methods, Smarter Recovery serves as a valuable tool for fitness professionals, weekend warriors, and fitness enthusiasts alike, guiding them to identify the most effective recovery strategies tailored to their individual needs.
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Many fitness and wellness resources stress the importance of getting in a good workout. Often overlooked is recovery. Without proper recovery, you won’t be fully prepared for your next session–or reap the full benefits of your training. Smarter Recovery changes that, delivering evidence-based information and practical advice to effectively integrate this essential step into your routine.
Pete McCall, renowned personal trainer and author of the top-selling Smarter Workouts, cuts through the hype to explain what you really need to maximize your recovery and feel your best. With 58 exercises and stretches for recovery and mobility, Smarter Recovery breaks down the most effective tools, techniques, and methods, including these:
- Massage stick
- Foam roller
- Percussion gun
- Static stretching
- Mobility exercises
- Low-intensity strength exercises
You’ll also learn the importance of nutrition and sleep in recovery and how to create a long-term plan to help you feel your best. Case studies further demonstrate how to use the information in applicable situations. Simply put, Smarter Recovery takes the guesswork out of the process to help everyone–from fitness professionals to weekend warriors and fitness enthusiasts–identify the most effective recovery methods for their needs.
Earn continuing education credits/units! A continuing education exam that uses this book is also available. It may be purchased separately or as part of a package that includes both the book and exam.
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