As we get older, the conversation in our head goes from “How can I gain more muscle?” to “How long does it take to recover?”. 

If you can recover faster after a workout, you will be able to work out more and achieve your fitness goal in a shorter time.

Many people think recovery is just about resting and taking it easy on a sore muscle. In reality, rest matters—but it’s only a piece of the whole picture.

Here I will discuss five things that I do to allow me to play competitive soccer, run, and lift each week without wrecking my body.