Part Three of the Sweet 16 of Sports Nutrition Series
March Madness Edition 🏀
You train hard. You hustle. You give it your all. But what you do after the final whistle might matter just as much as what happens during the game.
Round 3 is all about Recovery—and in this matchup, we’re looking at the strategies that rebuild your muscles, restore your energy, and help you bounce back strongerfor the next game, workout, or practice.
Let’s dive into the matchups that determine whether your recovery game is elite—or just average.
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🏀 Sleep and Active Recovery
💤 Sleep: The Ultimate Recovery Tool
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Muscle repair and growth happens during deep sleep.
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Sleep helps restore glycogen (your body’s stored energy), balance hormones, and sharpen focus.
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Less than 7 hours of sleep = slower reaction time, poor decision-making, and higher risk of injury.
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