Recovery
Sleep, rest, and how your body adapts to training.
DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)
Muscle soreness that appears 24–72 hours after training.
Recovery
The process of adapting to training between sessions.
Sleep & Performance
How sleep quality and quantity affect training and recovery.
Rest Day
A day off training to allow recovery and adaptation.
Overtraining
When training exceeds recovery, hurting performance and health.
Mobility
The ability to move joints actively through their full range.
Stretching
Lengthening muscles to improve flexibility and mobility.
Foam Rolling
Self-massage with a roller to ease tightness and aid recovery.
Active Recovery
Light movement on off days to aid recovery without adding fatigue.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
Variation between heartbeats, used to gauge recovery and stress.
REM Sleep
The dream stage of sleep important for the brain and recovery.
Circadian Rhythm
Your internal 24-hour clock governing sleep and energy.
Cortisol
The stress hormone that, when chronically high, hurts recovery.
Sauna & Heat Therapy
Heat exposure used for recovery, circulation, and relaxation.
Contrast Therapy
Alternating hot and cold exposure to aid recovery.
Injury Prevention
Training and recovery habits that reduce the risk of getting hurt.