If you’re serious about training then you need to be disciplined about your recovery.
Rest is one of the most critical components to any training programme, and, in order for muscles to grow and repair they need the sufficient recovery time.
For any athlete, it’s important to realise that the greater the effort, the more disciplined you need to be outside of training.
If you’re playing football, for example, and have a game on Friday morning then don’t be doing a heavy weights session the day before.
Our bodies aren’t machines and if you’re not allowing yourself the adequate time to recover then you’ll be stale and lethargic in your next training session.
Away from the gym and training field, take in proper nutrition and plenty of water to help energy levels and mental health.