Load & recovery
Why is recovery part of getting fitter?
How rest and recovery let the body turn training into improvement.
Broadly supportedEducational overview
Recovery is not the opposite of training — it is the phase in which the body adapts and gets stronger.
Sleep, nutrition and easy days all support this process.
What we understand in general terms
- Adaptation happens during recovery.
- Sleep is one of the most important recovery factors.
- Easy days and full rest both have a role.
Open questions
- The relative value of specific recovery methods.
- How much recovery an individual needs.
Evidence
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