Recovery Gains: No Pain, No Gain?

Dear Friend,

Harder. Faster.

Sleep when you’re dead.

These slogans can spark motivation and build momentum—but if your long-term strategy doesn’t include recovery, you’re running uphill on a treadmill that never stops.

Now imagine this: working out less…and suddenly sleeping better, shedding those last few stubborn pounds, and feeling lighter—mentally and physically.

That’s exactly what happened to a few of our clients—and to Crizen.

She was hitting the gym 6 days a week, pushing serious weight at high intensity. Every walk was fast-paced or done with a ruck pack. Even downtime had a purpose: power walks, paddleboarding squats, air squats at kids sporting events. Everything was “go mode”.

But despite elite fitness metrics and a strong body, she wasn’t feeling her best. Her energy plateaued, inflammation crept in.

So we changed one thing:

One real recovery day per week.

The result?

• Sleep scores improved (Increased HRV, increased deep and REM sleep)

• She lost 2 lbs (with no change in nutrition)

• Felt less bloated, less inflamed

Counterintuitive but makes perfect sense:

When you’re always in high gear, the body starts conserving. Stress hormones rise. Recovery suffers. Sleep takes a hit. And ironically, all your hard work becomes harder to benefit from.

By easing off the gas just a little, Crizen’s body finally had space to respond.

Sometimes less is more—especially when your goal is long-term health and performance.

Know someone who might be overdoing it? Forward this their way. Strategic recovery might be their missing edge.

This newsletter is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute giving medical advice or endorsing any treatment. The use or application of the content herein forms no doctor-patient relationship. The information in this newsletter should not substitute for professional medical evaluation, advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or another qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

Thanks,

Mike