A deload week gives your mind and body the opportunity to take a break from the intensity that consistently tough workouts can provide. Taking a break has been proven to prepare you for increased intensity in subsequent weeks.

While it's tempting to go ham at the gym in January, often it's more recovery—not more workouts—that our bodies really need. Find out my top ten methods of recovery and how to implement them into your routine.

I will push you to stretch, cool down, do mobility work, and take rest days as much as I’ll get in your face at one of my classes. Why? Because these things help you move better—that’s a fact backed by science.