Guide to Recovery

Recovery is essential for athletes and individuals in general. This guide focuses on four types of recovery: soreness, flatness, stress, and lethargy. Soreness occurs when muscles feel tender or painful, often resulting from excessive or new activity. To alleviate soreness, activities like standing in a pool, easy drills, protein intake, and proper sleep are recommended. Flatness refers to a lack of responsiveness or reactivity, and can be improved by increasing muscle tension through activities like fast strides, jumping rope, and reactive movements. Stress recovery involves managing stress and transitioning out of a stressed state through strategies like quality sleep, socializing, spending time outdoors, and engaging in relaxing activities. Lethargic recovery includes seeking medical advice, focusing on nutrition, shortening workouts, adding small intensity without fatigue, and considering bloodwork to identify underlying causes. By addressing each type of recovery specifically, individuals can optimize their recovery process and return to feeling normal.