What Is Recovery?

Definition
Recovery is the process by which the body restores and adapts following training stress. It enables fatigue to dissipate and adaptation to consolidate.

What It Includes
Recovery is influenced by sleep, nutrition, hydration, stress management, and training structure. Passive and active recovery both contribute.

What It Is Not
Recovery is not inactivity, nor is it limited to post-workout interventions. It is an ongoing process integrated into training design.

Why It Matters
Without adequate recovery, training stress accumulates faster than adaptation, leading to stagnation or regression.

Practical Implications
Effective recovery strategies prioritize sleep quality, nutritional adequacy, and intelligent training sequencing over passive modalities alone.

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