Good to Go: What the Athlete in All of Us Can Learn from the Strange Science of Recovery

by Christie Aschwanden

Turns out, we’re much happier doing something—anything—than we are waiting.

learn to read your own body and pay attention to what it’s telling you.

I get antsy when I go too long without moving.

I train for fitness and fun. I no longer aim to be the best. I strive to stay fit enough to be able to do the things I love to do

science has confirmed that we require more recovery as we age.