Most of us are “working-out” way more than we are “working-in”. Find out why we need to workout less and focus on recovery activities for optimal health and wellness, increased metabolic rate, ideal body composition, and unlimited energy and vitality! 1:18 - Welcome to episode 3!1:54 - "Working out" vs. "Working in"3:08 - What happens when we sleep4:37 - How the Autonomic Nervous System works - Sympathetic vs Parasympathetic6:02- Stress as a major cause of infertility7:28 - Stress isn't always negative8:19 - What really happens when you over-exercise10:18 - The link between exercise & leaky gut11:20 - What are you eating post-workout?12:04 - Inflammation is huge!13:12 - How it makes you hotter14:34 - Why this is for everyone, not just athletes15:27 - What Renee learned after exercising too much17:12 - The exercise myth Lauren believed19:27 - The Biohacker way20:30 - How do you know if you're recovered?21:00 - The magic of the Oura Ring22:32 - What your morning heart rate is telling you23:11 - What is Heart Rate Variability?24:37 - The importance of testing body temperature25:52 - Other signs you're not recovered27:12 - The "No Pain, No Gain" myth29:33 - What pain really means30:42 - Less is more when it comes to exercise32:04 - 8 Tips for Better Recovery32:10 - Alternating your workouts32:43 - Body awareness34:16 - "Track It to Hack It"34:36 - The sleep trick for optimal recovery35:41 - Physical modalities to support recovery36:32 - Why caffeine is contraindicated post-workout37:00 - Pre- and Post-workout nutrition38:00- Upgraded recovery hacks - Cryotherapy, Red Light & More!42:30 - Renee's favorite biohacks for recovery44:50 - and Lauren's favorites!46:42 - Q & A49:06 - Thanks for joining us!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/biohacker-babes-podcast/donations