Here’s Why Active Recovery is So Important

Pretty much any activity is great for you, but if you’re an active person who doesn’t practice active recovery, you may be at risk for some health issues.

We often believe that pushing through is the key to fitness success. When you are determined to achieve your fitness goals, it’s easy to get carried away and overdo it. Recovery is a big part of training and something you must practice if you want long-term results.

What’s Active Recovery?

Active recovery is useful for people who typically do high-intensity training (HIIT). It means doing a lower-impact exercise that’s easy on your joints and muscles, but not skipping the workout completely.

“It’s obviously valuable to exercise most days of the week,” Adam Upshaw, a PhD, BKin professor of Exercise Science for Health & Performance at Niagara College told Strong Fitness Magazine, “but if you’re constantly doing high-intensity or big load stuff, without a break or a day off, it will wreak havoc on your joints, your bones, and your mental health because of the stress level and fatigue these types of workouts induce.”

For example, you can take an active rest from running by going swimming or doing yoga in-between your lifting days.

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