WHOOP Podcast Chef Michael Chernow discusses sobriety, gratitude, and what drives him to perform
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Feb 10, 2021 
Michael Chernow, a celebrated chef and entrepreneur, opens up about his inspiring journey to sobriety and prioritizing gratitude. He shares how fitness became a vital part of his recovery and discusses the importance of balance in his roles as a businessman and family man. Michael talks about his success in bodybuilding, using the WHOOP device to enhance his routines, and the lessons learned from failures. He also previews an exciting new digital wellness venture, shedding light on his passion for nutrition and wellness.
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Prioritize Sleep For Performance
- Whoop taught Michael the concrete value of sleep and pushed him to aim for far more sleep than before.
- He adjusted bedtime routines and now targets roughly eight hours to improve daily performance.
Skip Training On Low Recovery
- If Whoop shows a red recovery, Michael avoids training rather than pushing through the session.
- He finds skipping one hard session usually returns him to green the next day and improves long-term gains.
Learned From An Elite Fighter
- Michael learned from Henry Cejudo that elite athletes often train very hard only three times per week.
- He uses that lesson to focus on optimizing sessions instead of training just for the sake of it.
