MAXIM New Zealand

HARDCORE RECOVERY

For most people, two things exist: 1. A hard training session and 2. An off day. Most programs are constructed to reflect that. But for some people — those addicted to the iron — the very idea of physically taking a day off can be a lot harder, mentally. They think their muscles will shrink or suddenly get hidden by a layer of fat if they’re not in the gym going all-out, all the time. However, while the growth response is initiated through training, the magic actually happens afterwards during the eating, sleeping, and recovering.

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Every stress response needs a

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from MAXIM New Zealand

MAXIM New Zealand16 min read
11th THE ANNUAL MAXIM AUSTRALIA AWARDS
Not only did she take out her third No.1 spot in the MAXIM AUSTRALIA HOT 100 title last November, Margot also remains one of the leading “it” girls of Tinseltown and the actress of choice for Hollywood’s auteurs. This year is shaping up to be a busy
MAXIM New Zealand1 min read
LIVE In The MOMENT
Tell us a bit about yourself. I’m a small town valley girl who worked out of a metal fabrication factory, dreaming of travelling, until I became a MAXIM Cover Girl Australia few years ago and commenced travelling with MAXIM around the world to variou
MAXIM New Zealand6 min read
Natalie Roser
W elcome back for another fantastic MAXIM cover, Nat. How does it feel the second time around? Spectacular! My previous MAXIM Australia covers have been some of my favourite covers for years, until now! I’m so happy to be gracing the NZ cover for th

Related Books & Audiobooks