Episode 145 - Total Recovery Tactics: From Physical Healing to Mental Resilience

Age-related physiological changes, such as decreased testosterone, muscle loss, and slowed metabolism, are inevitable. However, we can adapt to these changes with comprehensive recovery routines for a longer, healthier life.This episode lets you in on a coaching call during which I shared the best strategies for optimizing physical and mental recovery to repair damaged tissues, prevent muscle loss, reduce inflammation, prevent injuries and overtraining, and sustain peak performance.We’ll also explore techniques for managing physical strain, optimizing hormone levels, and maintaining peak mental health, including workout recovery tactics, lifestyle adjustments, and mental recovery techniques for stress reduction.I talk about the best supplements to add to your diet for faster mental and physical recovery and the benefits of seeking therapy to address unresolved issues and trauma.Tune in for physical and mental resilience tips that will transform your health and performance.00:00 Introduction 11:02 Physiological changes that come with age15:42 Combating sarcopenia and slow metabolism 20:48 Mental health issues in older men and their impact28:24 The importance of workout recovery 32:15 Injury prevention during workouts35:02 Signs of overtraining and how to prevent it38:30 The benefits of foam rolling41:24 Why dynamic warmups and stretching are critical 44:58 Importance of post-workout static stretching48:14 Mobility and recovery techniques51:42 Sauna and cold plunge therapy for recovery58:31 The significance of mental recovery and stress management1:16:27 Mindful meditation, breathwork, and journaling 1:27:34 Benefits of seeking therapy for mental well-being1:34:23 Supplements for physical and mental recoveryResources Mentioned in the Episode:Join Funk’s Over 40 Alpha Program for $1-  www.over40alpha.com  Joe Rogan’s Podcast Featuring Chris Distefano - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2144-chris-distefano/id360084272?i=1000654350167  Subscribe and Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685 Listen to This Episode on Your Favourite Podcast Channel: www.over40alphapodcast.comYour support of the Over 40 Alpha Podcast helps to spread the word and ultimately change the lives of men worldwide over 40, 50, and 60 who struggle with health and fitness.I want to give a MASSIVE thanks to everyone stepping up and leaving 5-star reviews.Please Review and Share the Podcast Here:Drop that 5-star review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-over-40-alpha-podcast/id1446632685Connect with Funk Roberts: Website -  https://www.over40alpha.com/Instagram -