140: All Things Recovery and Protocols I Use

I break down the recovery protocols fueling my peak Ironman Arizona build—from sleep and nutrition to sauna, cold plunge, and red-light therapy. I share lessons, stress-balance tactics, and family moments that keep me grounded. Whether you’re training hard or seeking better daily recovery, this episode delivers practical tools to optimize performance and prevent injury. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview 04:44 Training and Recovery Challenges 08:53 Understanding Stress and Recovery 21:41 Balancing the Nervous System 28:41 Tracking Recovery Metrics 32:23 Prioritizing Sleep for Optimal Recovery 40:32 The Game-Changing Sleep Tool 46:42 The Role of Nutrition in Recovery 54:16 Sauna and Cold Plunge Benefits 01:03:48 Exploring Red Light Therapy 01:12:28 Compression Boots and Massage Guns 01:15:19 The Importance of Physical Therapy ORDER MY BOOK HERE: https://www.amazon.com/Go-One-More-Intentional-Life-Changing/dp/1637746210 FOLLOW: Become a BPN member FOR FREE - Unlock 20% off FOR LIFE https://bpn.team/member IG: instagram.com/nickbarefitness/ YT: youtube.com/@nickbarefitness