This is to say that the stress of hard physical training breaks us down, and it is only when we follow stress with rest that adaptation and growth oc… - Brad Stulberg

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This is to say that the stress of hard physical training breaks us down, and it is only when we follow stress with rest that adaptation and growth occurs. This is especially true with sleeping, which is a catalyst for physical growth. Just as the brain is actively processing the work we've done throughout the day, when we sleep the body is doing the same. Once

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About Brad Stulberg

Brad Stulberg is an American author and coach who writes on human performance, well-being, and sustainable excellence. He is the bestselling author of The Practice of Groundedness, Master of Change, and The Way of Excellence, and co-author of Peak Performance. His writing is frequently featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic.

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