Summary: The calories you burn in your workout today doesn't matter. <br><br>Wait, what?<br><br>That's right. It's not the energy expenditure of your workout that is going to stick with you. <br><br>It's the long-lasting adaptations that your body creates due to the stress of your workout.<br><br>The magic of your workout happens AFTER the workout.<br><br>Adaptations like <br>Rewiring of your cerebellum to prevent neurodegenerative disease<br>Improved muscle density, size, and function<br>Excessive post-exercise oxygen consumption<br>Strength, power, stability, range of motion<br>Hormone modulation<br>Injury prevention<br>Are all paramount compared to caloric burn<br><br>And it turns out that there are some great "secrets" that are proven to scientifically support your workout effort by boosting your recovery efforts! <br><br>Mentioned in the show <br><br>Weekly Updates<br>definingdadbod.com/ddb1<br><br>Summer Shred<br>definingdadbod.com/shred<br><br>How To Work Out While Sleep Deprived<br>definingdadbod.com/blog/9<br><br>Relora (for DHEA)<br><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013YW7VC/ref" rel="noopener">https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0013YW7VC/ref</a>=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0013YW7VC&linkCode=as2&tag=definingdadbo-20&linkId=309eb4cfcf945f373403399904e0cd4c<br><br>References<br>[1] Talbott SM, Talbott JA, Pugh M. Effect of Magnolia officinalis and Phellodendron amurense (Relora®) on cortisol and psychological mood state in moderately stressed subjects. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition. 2013;10:37. doi:10.1186/1550-2783-10-37.<br>[1] Increased free cortisol secretion after awakening in chronically stressed individuals due to work overload. Stress Medicine 1998; 14:91-97.<br>[1] Shimomura Y, Murakami T, Naoya Nakai N, Nagasaki M, Harris RA (2004). “Exercise Promotes BCAA Catabolism: Effects of BCAA Supplementation on Skeletal Muscle during Exercise”. J. Nutr. 134 (6): 1583S–1587S. Retrieved 22 March 2011.<br>[1] A O’Connor, S Simbo, et. Al. Powdered tart cherry supplementation moderates post-exercise immunosuppression, total cholesterol, and antioxidant status with no effect on performance recovery following an acute bout of intense lower body resistance exercise. A O’Connor, S Simbo, et. Al. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 2014 11(Suppl 1):P32. DOI: 10.1186/1550-2783-11-S1-P32.<br>[1] Fassett, Robert G.; Coombes, Jeff S. (2009). “Astaxanthin, oxidative stress, inflammation and cardiovascular disease”. Future Cardiology 4 (3): 333–342.doi:10.2217/fca.09.19. PMID 19656058.<br>[1] Hsu, C. H.; Cheng, A. L. (2007). “Clinical studies with curcumin”. Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology 595: 471–480. doi:10.1007/978-0-387-46401-5_21. ISBN 978-0-387-46400-8. PMID 17569225.<br>[1] Ftaiti F, Jemni M, Kacem A, Zaouali MA, Tanbka Z, et al. Effect of hyperthermia and physical activity on circulating growth hormone. Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2008;33(5):880-887<br>[1] <a href="http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/meditation-meta-analysis/" rel="noopener">http://www.scientificamerican.com/podcast/episode/meditation-meta-analysis/</a><br>[1] B L Alderman, R L Olson, C J Brush, and T J Shors. MAP training: combining meditation and aerobic exercise reduces depression and rumination while enhancing synchronized brain activity. Department of Exercise Science, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. Received 5 October 2015; Revised 1 December 2015; Accepted 5 December 2015
