Edward Smith Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 hey everybody,I know rest/recovery is an important aspect of gymnastic and strength training. But is there active recovery exercises, treatments or anything of the sort? it's just that my after my rest days I don't really feel any stronger(I don't mean literally stronger just refreshed and able to get back into it). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Launchbury Posted March 11, 2008 Share Posted March 11, 2008 Hi ed x,I'll second that. Sometimes I feel fine, sometimes it's a struggle.Coach Sommer has written (here) about using cycles of over-loading, loading and de-loading with training, but I don't recall reading anywhere whether there is any merit in adding active recovery sessions on a weekly basis? One could reasonably guess that it might be detrimental during the over-load phase?Maybe feeling under-recovered is a sign to stop the over-loading, spend some time consolidating strength gains (loading) and then a cycle of active recovery after that (de-loading)? Thoughts anyone?I can't remember any suggested timescales for these phases, but would guess they gradually get shorter? Spending too long in the de-loading phase would surely result in loss of strength!?As far as treatment goes, regular soft-tissue work would invariably help (massage, foam roller, trigger-points, etc). Obviously you'll need your nutrition roughly dialled in, as well, and be getting enough good quality sleep!Cheers,George. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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