Choosing Your Recovery Method
You know what to do team, today is recovery day so get into your individual recovery based off of HRV.
Going off of the last 28 days:
Healthy
Predominant Incline in HRV and Predominant Decline in HR = Parasympathetic Recovery
Early Fatigue
Predominant Decline in HRV and Predominant Decline in HR = Parasympathetic Recovery
Overreaching – (sympathetic)
Predominant Decline in HRV and Predominant Incline in HR = Parasympathetic Recovery
Overtraining- (parasympathetic)
Predominant Incline in HRV and Predominant Incline in HR = Sympathetic Recovery
Recovery Option
Parasympathetic Recovery
– Light Massage
– Float Tank
– Yoga/Mobility
– Walking/Light Active Recovery (Rock Climbing, Paddle Boarding etc…)
– Bath
– Meditation
– Sleep
– Avoid coffee (stimulants)
Sympathetic Recovery
– Deep Tissue Massage
– Ice Bath/Hot Colds
– Release/Mobility
– Light Active Recovery
– Muscle Stimulation
Video on Common HRV Misconceptions
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