Recovering from Training: How to Manage Fatigue to Maximize Performance (Renaissance Periodization Book 4)

by James Hoffmann

The passive recovery methods are without a doubt the most powerful and universally applicable tools in our recovery toolkit. There is no amount of methamphetamine, pre­workout powder, compressive garments, carbohydrate, or vitamin supplements in the world that can allow you to bypass the need for sleep and relaxation.

In fact, the more calories the better for recovery.