What’s your personal “N=1” recovery experiment that actually worked?

Increased sleep to nine hours improved recovery.

Daily walks post meals reduced systemic inflammation.

Magnesium glycinate nightly improved sleep depth significantly.

Lowered training volume, strength rebounded quickly afterward.

Cold exposure mornings improved mental resilience noticeably.

Creatine consistency enhanced recovery between heavy sessions.

Higher protein intake reduced soreness dramatically.

Eliminated alcohol completely, recovery skyrocketed immediately.

Added naps twice weekly improved performance consistency.

Tracking HRV helped auto regulate training intensity.

Electrolytes during workouts prevented fatigue accumulation significantly.

Switched to deload every fourth week religiously.

Mobility work daily reduced nagging joint pain.

Sunlight exposure mornings improved circadian rhythm stability.

Post workout carbs increased glycogen restoration noticeably.

Breathing drills lowered stress and improved sleep.

Sauna sessions enhanced relaxation and recovery perception.

Reduced stimulants improved deep sleep duration drastically.

Consistent bedtime schedule stabilized hormonal recovery patterns.

Weekly massage gun sessions eased muscle tightness.

Increased potassium intake, muscle function improved noticeably fast.

Earlier bedtime routine transformed energy and recovery consistency.

Reduced failure training, nervous system fatigue decreased significantly.

Added rest day midweek, performance rebounded strongly.

Ate more calories, recovery instantly improved across sessions.