Lifestyle & Stress Education
Here you can find additional education on stress, health, wellness, training, and recovery.
When people try to improve recovery, they often focus only on how many hours they sleep. But the nervous system also cares deeply about when you sleep — an...
Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 3:42 PM
When life gets hectic, sleep is often one of the first things to suffer. Stress runs high Your mind won’t shut off You wake up feeling unrefreshed But peo...
Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 3:42 PM
One of the most effective recovery tools doesn’t come from a device, supplement, or workout. It comes from the sky. Morning light exposure plays a major r...
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 4:03 PM
You fall asleep at a decent time. You’re in bed long enough. But the next morning: HRV is lower than usual Resting heart rate is higher Recovery feels inco...
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 4:05 PM
A common pattern: Short sleep during the week Long sleep on the weekend It feels like you’re “catching up.” And while sleeping in can help you feel a bit...
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 4:10 PM
When people think about recovery, they usually jump straight to training load and sleep. Nutrition often gets reduced to “did I eat enough protein?” But fro...
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 10:42 AM
Carbohydrates have become one of the most misunderstood parts of recovery nutrition. But for people who train regularly, carbs aren’t just fuel for perform...
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Your nervous system depends on a steady energy supply. When blood sugar fluctuates dramatically — especially when it drops too low — the body interprets th...
Mon, 26 Jan, 2026 at 6:33 AM
You didn’t train unusually hard. You slept okay. Stress wasn’t extreme. But HRV is lower than normal and resting HR is slightly elevated. One possible rea...
Sun, 25 Jan, 2026 at 1:56 PM
Alcohol is woven into many social and relaxation routines. A drink can feel like it helps you unwind after a long day or hard week of training. But from a...
Wed, 28 Jan, 2026 at 5:58 PM