Spartan Up! - A Spartan Race For The Mind!

Adaptogens are a special class of herbs that have been used around the globe for centuries by many different cultures. These herbs support your body’s stress response, immune system, and can help pre- and post-workout for both endurance and exercise recovery. WHAT WE COVER: a. Simply put, adaptogens are great. They are a particular Class of Herbs that have been linked with helping the body adapt to stress (psychological and environmental, this includes physical or endurance related stress as well). b. In general, they’re considered rejuvenators or tonics and have been assoc with helping cognitive performance as well c. Some examples: these herbs come from across the globe but they have similar effects on the body. You’ve likely heard of some of them: Ginseng Ashwagandha Holy Basil Rhodiola ...used for centuries by many different cultures around the globe. They are different herbs yet share some similar characteristics. d. One of the best researched is Rhodiola (I chat about this in another podcast so stay tun