🏃‍♂️ The Biggest Recovery Mistake That’s Slowing Down Your Progress

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The Biggest Recovery Mistake That’s Slowing Down Your Progress

Most guys focus on training hard but completely overlook how they recover. The #1 mistake? Not taking recovery as seriously as training.

• Muscles grow outside the gym – If you’re training hard but not resting enough, you’re spinning your wheels.

• Poor sleep = poor results – Less than 6 hours of sleep per night can kill muscle growth and slow fat loss.

• Overtraining leads to plateaus – If you're constantly sore, fatigued, and not making progress, you need a break.

How to Fix It:

• Sleep 7-9 hours per night—it’s the best performance enhancer.

• Take at least 1-2 full rest days per week—your body needs downtime.

• Add active recovery (walking, stretching, mobility work) instead of going full throttle every day.

Recovery isn’t weakness—it’s what makes you stronger.

Pro Tip: The Best Way to Train Your Core for Real Strength (Hint: Not Crunches)

Crunches aren’t useless, but they’re not the best way to build core strength. Instead, train your core the way it actually functions: as a stabilizer.

The best core exercises focus on resisting movement:

• Planks – Resists extension (keeps your spine stable).

• Pallof Press – Resists rotation (protects your lower back).

• Dead Bugs – Trains core engagement without spinal stress.

• Hanging Leg Raises – Builds lower ab strength and grip endurance.

A strong core isn’t just about abs—it protects your spine, improves strength, and makes every other lift stronger.

Question from Our Readers:

"Should I do full-body workouts or a split routine?"

• Chris, 48, from Denver, CO

Both work—but it depends on your schedule and goals.

Full-Body Workouts:

• Best for busy schedules (3x per week training).

• Works every muscle each session, which helps with fat loss and conditioning.

• Great for beginners or guys getting back into training.

Split Routine (Upper/Lower or Body Part Splits):

• Best for muscle growth (4-5x per week training).

• Allows more volume per muscle group, which can help with hypertrophy.

• Works well if you enjoy focusing on specific muscles per session.

The Bottom Line:

• If you can train 3x per week, go with full-body.

• If you want more volume and recovery time per muscle group, go with a split.

• Consistency matters more than the perfect plan.

Fit Trivia: What fitness icon was known for his incredible bodyweight feats and fitness challenges on TV?

Answer: Jack LaLanne. The “Godfather of Fitness” performed legendary stunts, like swimming while towing boats and doing thousands of push-ups, proving that strength has no age limit.

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