2x24HR Recovery (March 2014)

ByAnthony Chan
At a Glance

A short reflection on rest — with just two full days off all of March, I make the case that recovery is a hard but essential part of training, protecting against injury and giving the mind a reboot.

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Took only two full rest days in March (the 10th and the 31st)
  • Normally trains with double sessions every day
  • Full days off reduce injury risk and refresh the mind
  • Ends recalibrated and ready for the next training cycle

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • Rest is training: recovery days are when the body actually adapts and gets stronger
  • Resist the urge to do “just an easy workout”: a true day off serves a purpose a light session can’t
  • Recovery is mental too: stepping away resets focus and motivation
  • Play the long game: “it’s the journey, not the destination”

March 10th and today, March 31st are the two days this month that I have taken a full day off from workouts.

When you get used to double training sessions everyday, taking a full day off can sometimes seem difficult.

I can question myself like:

Do I really need a day off? Wouldn’t it be better if I just do an easy workout?

But in reality, a break from the norm, is exactly what my body needs. Without proper recovery time, the potential for injury poses a much greater risk.

And besides the physical aspect of recovery, I find that a full day off gives my mind a reboot.

After today, I’ll be recalibrated, reset and ready for another long training cycle.

“It’s the journey, not the destination”

  • Sleep tight!
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