{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Ep. 507: Do you really NEED to be perfectly recovered before working out again?","description":"Get your own copy of the 9 Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge FREE here:&amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.9MinuteChallenge.com&amp;nbsp; In this episode of The Hammer Cast, Aleks \u201cThe Hebrew Hammer\u201d Salkin answers a common question:&amp;nbsp;Do you need to be perfectly recovered before you train again? Drawing on principles from Pavel and real-world examples, Aleks explains why chasing \u201cperfect recovery\u201d can actually hold you back, and how strategic light, moderate, and occasional hard sessions can accelerate your progress. He also shares practical tips for adjusting training on days you feel run down, and simple daily habits\u2014sleep, nutrition, and stress management\u2014that improve recovery without obsessing over it. Tune in, chill out, and enjoy.&amp;nbsp;  If you like training that: \u00b7 Gives you more strength than it takes from you \u00b7 Improves your stamina and resilience simultaneously \u00b7 Powers-up every nook, cranny, crevice, and corner of your Soft Machine Then you just might like my 9-Minute Kettlebell and Bodyweight Challenge. As the name indicates, it\u2019s just 9 minutes long, and it\u2019s designed to be done WITH your current workouts \u2013 NOT instead of them. Even cooler: Many find that it actually amplifies their strength in their favorite kettlebell and bodyweight moves, like presses, squats, pullups, and more. And best of all, it\u2019s free. How free? I\u2019m talkin\u2019 freer than the 4th of July, my friend. Get thee thine own copy here: &amp;nbsp;https:\/\/www.9MinuteChallenge.com&amp;nbsp; Have fun and happy training! Aleks Salkin ","author_name":"The Hammer Cast","author_url":"https:\/\/www.alekssalkin.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41636090\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/41636090"}