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After a tough workout, I focus on a few key strategies to boost my recovery and adaptation. First, I lie down and elevate my legs for about 10 minutes, allowing my parasympathetic nervous system to kick in and help me relax. Then, I switch gears and move around a bit—nothing strenuous, just gentle walking to keep my body active and avoid being sedentary. I also pay attention to my nutrition, planning to refeed about four hours after my workout. It’s interesting that this delay is beneficial; by

Pushups: I get a lot of questions from folks who have shoulder issues or who are beginning body weight training. In both cases, people want an easier but effective alternative to the traditional military-style pushup—one that can help them build strength in a sustainable, safe way. I find the incline pushup is a great modification for anyone looking to get a solid upper body workout with less joint stress. #liveawesome | Mark Sisson