Workout: Active Recovery
Sunday, September 12, 2010 at 16:41
Darryl Edwards in Active Recovery, Health, MovNat, Recovery, Rest, Workouts

Today a surprise!

Yesterday I was on a MovNat Seminar where I was physically challenged for most of the day (in conjunction with what I did last week) so feeling a little sore with DOMS.  

After a really hard workout it is tempting to want to stay in bed, sit around and watch TV, especially on a Sunday.  But sometimes it really is best to keep moving, otherwise you are likely to feel even worse.

Today I'm taking it easy.  But that does not mean I am doing nothing.  

Do something as simple as taking a stroll through the park (not jogging), an easy-going bike ride, doing some dynamic stretches or some light gardening.  No rush or heavy exertion, just take it easy.

By staying active on a 'rest' day: 

Some days we do need complete downtime, other days we should train very hard.  But balance should be maintained to avoid training plateaus and to maintain well-being.  

Remember, active rest and recovery as part of your training: stay healthy and injury free.

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