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HARDCORE RECOVERY

For most people, two things exist: 1. A hard training session and 2. An off day. Most programs are constructed to reflect that. But for some people — those addicted to the iron — the very idea of physically taking a day off can be a lot harder, mentally. They think their muscles will shrink or suddenly get hidden by a layer of fat if they’re not in the gym going all-out, all the time. However, while the growth response is initiated through training, the magic actually happens afterwards during the eating, sleeping, and recovering.

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