Ep 141: Up Your Recovery Game for Active Women with Sage Rountree

The Fit Bottomed Girls Podcast

Summary Sage Rountree is a pioneer and internationally recognized authority in yoga for athletes. Her focus is on yoga as a recovery modality for active people. She emphasizes the importance of developing comfort with comfort and slowing down. Yoga for athletes is not about intense physical practice, but about mental benefits and tuning into the body. Recovery is essential for performance and longevity in sports. It is important to listen to the body's signs and take rest when needed. Recovery practices recharge the body and mind, enhance clarity, and improve problem-solving abilities. Recovery can be measured through performance improvements and tracking resting heart rate. Enhancing recovery involves doing activities that bring joy and relaxation, such as spa treatments, reading, walking, or taking a nap. It is important to avoid adding physical stress to the body during recovery. Gym-goers can choose yoga classes that are appropriately paced and focused on recovery. In this conversation, Sage Rountree and Alison discuss the importance of recovery for athletes and active individuals. They explore various aspects of recovery, including the role of yoga, designing a personalized yoga practice at home, and the need for rest and relaxation. They emphasize the importance of listening to your body and prioritizing recovery to prevent burnout and injury. Sage also shares tips for creating space and time for recovery in a busy schedule. Overall, the conversation highlights the significance of recovery in maintaining overall well-being and performance. Takeaways

• Yoga for athletes focuses on recovery and developing comfort with comfort.
• Recovery is essential for performance and longevity in sports.
• Listen to the body's signs and take rest when needed.
• Recovery practices recharge the body and mind, enhance clarity, and improve problem-solving abilities.
• Resting heart rate can be used to measure recovery.
• Enhancing recovery involves doing activities that bring joy and relaxation.
• Choose yoga classes at the gym that are appropriately paced and focused on recovery. Recovery is essential for athletes and active individuals to prevent burnout and injury.
• Yoga can be a valuable tool for recovery, but it's important to choose the right practice and modify it based on your training needs.
• Designing a personalized yoga practice at home can be a convenient and effective way to complement your training and activities.
• Creating space and time for recovery in a busy schedule is crucial. Prioritize self-care and listen to your body's needs.
• Recovery should be enjoyable and bring joy. Find activities and practices that make you feel good and help you relax.

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