Active Recovery
Low-intensity movement performed to enhance recovery between hard workouts.
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Active recovery involves performing low-intensity activities (walking, cycling, swimming) on rest days to promote blood flow and recovery without adding training stress. It can reduce muscle soreness and maintain mobility better than complete rest. Intensity should be very low - truly easy movement.
Examples
- 20-30 minute easy walk
- Light swimming or cycling
- Zone 1 heart rate activity
Related Terms
Stretching and mobility exercises
Put this into practice with exercises from the library.
Common questions
What is Active Recovery?
Low-intensity movement performed to enhance recovery between hard workouts. Active recovery involves performing low-intensity activities (walking, cycling, swimming) on rest days to promote blood flow and recovery without adding training stress.
What exercises train the Active Recovery?
Good options include Frog Hops, Front Leg Raises, Groin and Back Stretch, Groiners, Hamstring-SMR. Each links to a step-by-step guide with demonstration images.
What are examples of Active Recovery?
20-30 minute easy walk; Light swimming or cycling; Zone 1 heart rate activity.
Put it into practice
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