Active recovery beats doing nothing
Gentle movement clears the gunk.
On sore days, lying still often feels right but works slowly. Gentle movement increases blood flow, which helps clear metabolic byproducts and delivers nutrients to tissue.
Good options
- A 20–30 minute easy walk.
- Light mobility or yoga.
- An easy bike or swim.
- Compression while you relax afterward.
The goal is to feel better after, not wrecked. If you're pushing hard, it's not recovery anymore.
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