Today I talk with Steve Magness, an elite-level runner, running coach, exercise physiologist, and author. His latest book, Peak Performance, is a detailed and practical overview of the science of optimizing your mental and physical performance, and in this interview, we discuss some of the key takeaways from the book, including how to use stress and recovery to stimulate progress and growth, how to prime and prepare yourself for optimal performance, and how to avoid overwhelm and burnout. Here’s a little sneak peek of what we talk about: - How much “deep work” can we really do in a day? - A handful of simple recovery strategies we can use in our day-to-day lives. - How self-talk affects our mental and physical state. - How we can positively change the way we view and react to stress. And more… 4:30 - What is the stress and recovery model and is it effective? 9:00 - How much time should people do deep work per day? 15:09 - What are some recovery strategies we can use in our day-to-day life? 20:52 - How can we change the way we react to stress? 23:53 - What is tend-and-befriend? 28:48 - How does self talk affect our mental and physical state? 30:42 - What is an example of positive self talk? 55:10 - Where can people follow you and find your work? Want to get my best advice on how to gain muscle and strength and lose fat faster? Sign up for my free newsletter! Click here: https://www.muscleforlife.com/signup/