Ep 1941: Rest Days That Make You Stronger

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Robb Evans explains how his Thursday morning walk, despite the wind, is a strategic rest day that builds strength.

Robb Evans hosts this solo episode of The Mental Toughness & Body Show, focusing on rest days that improve strength. He opens by recording during a windy walk, framing it as active recovery on a Thursday morning he keeps free for resetting. Evans explains his six-day work week, detailing how Saturday afternoons mark a transition where he changes clothes to mentally end client schedules. He describes being highly attuned to his body's soreness and mental fatigue, knowing when to push or hold back in training. The episode covers his approach to balancing intense work periods, like technical website repairs, with necessary breaks. Evans outlines a nightly wind-down routine in his bedroom retreat, involving an adjustable bed, shower, and avoiding screens by reading hard-copy magazines. He highlights weekend rest activities, such as lying on the couch with magazines, which he finds restorative and creativity-sparking. Evans notes that this reading often yields at least one lifestyle or business idea, blending rest with inspiration. He mentions other restorative practices like hot baths and saunas, distinguishing between relaxation and therapeutic benefits. Throughout, he stresses that rest is not laziness but a disciplined effort to recharge. The episode concludes with an invitation for a free consultation on his website, the1percentcoach.com.au.

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