How to build a recovery routine that works

From the minute your workout ends to the first lift of the next one – recovery is everything. Take it from LeBron James, who reportedly devotes $1.5m a year to keeping his body in peak playing shape. Or Tom Brady, whose diet plan runs at an estimated $16,000 a year.

Consider this your recovery hub – with everything you need for a physical, mental and nutritional refill.

• Recover: The ultimate guide to getting it right
• Sleep: The formula you need for the rest you've been dreaming of ??
• Eat: Recipes that taste like success ??
• Listen: 4 tools to recover smarter (and faster)

Work hard. Rest harder.

There are so many simple actions that can improve your training recovery – build the routine that works for you and enter full recovery mode with our ultimate guide .

Is this the formula for better sleep?

If you're still counting sheep, it's time for an upgrade.

There's a new set of numbers you need to know for better sleep – setting your body up for a solid night of muscle repair and growth, and keeping your hunger hormones in check.

To make tonight count, unlock the 10-3-2-1-0 formula now .

9 post-workout dinners to lock in your training

Give your body what it needs to restore energy levels, repair muscle tissue, protect your joints and speed up your recovery. Our Smashed Beef Tacos and Simple Chicken Ramen work as hard as you do.

Serve up results with our recovery dinners .

4 tools to optimize your recovery

When you're not on a LeBron budget, you need to think smarter to nail your recovery routine.

We've curated these tools to help you build a sleep habit, break the stress cycle and boost focus by offloading unwanted thoughts. Open your toolbox .