Sleep, hydration, and mobility are your silent coaches. You can’t outtrain poor recovery.
Why it matters: Without recovery, your nervous system collapses under cortisol — and your gains vanish.
Actionable steps:
- Sleep 7–9 hours nightly.
- Drink 0.75–1 gallon of water daily.
- Stretch or do mobility 10 minutes post workout.
Takeaway: Discipline is not just training, it’s the rest between wars.