Recovery Is a Skill: How to Stop Burning Out and Start Progressing

Dr. Jordan Shallow returns to the Stronger with Don Saladino for part two of their conversation. In his first appearance, Dr. Shallow unpacked the science of pain; this time, they get into recovery. Together, Don and Jordan break down why some people feel worse on rest days, the difference between active recovery and complete rest, and how lifestyle factors like stress, nutrition, hydration, and sleep all shape performance. They share practical strategies to avoid burnout, program smarter training, and understand when recovery is truly needed versus when it’s an excuse. The conversation also covers myths around recovery “hacks,” why exercise programming itself is the foundation of recovery, and how even small decisions, like hydration, food quality, and sleep, open or close big doors for progress. To close, Don and Jordan take a live Q&A from listener Emy, tackling how to approach recovery after surgery (like an ACL repair) and how to safely return to high-impact activity. ----------------------------- Sponsored By:  Mitopure: Get 20% off Mitopure to Target Age-Related Cellular Decline and Promote Anti-Aging and Health Longevity. Use code STRONGER at checkout for 20% off. Go to http://timeline.com/stronger Cozy Earth: Luxury shouldn't be out of reach. Go to https://cozyearth.com/pages/stronger for up to 20% off CozyEarth’s best-selling temperature-regulating sheets, apparel, and more. David Protein: Buy 4 Cartons of David Protein Bars, Get 1 Free. Use code STRONGER at checkout. Go to https://davidprotein.com/stronger ----------------------------- Got a question for Don? Call 1-855-348-3546 Please direct business inquires to: [email protected] Music Credits: Adam Arcuragi at The Moon Recording Company —----------------------------- 🔔 Subscribe for more episodes of Stronger 📲 Follow Don Saladino on Instagram: www.instagram.com/donsaladino Follow [guest] on Instagram 💪 For coaching, programs, and more USE CODE YOUTUBE15 FOR 15% OFF: https://donsaladino.com/gym-programs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices