Most people can work at high levels of intensity — relative to their own fitness and experience — for three consecutive days before requiring a day of rest. A version of this cadence featuring five total training days and two total rest days per week — 3 days on, 1 day off, 2 days on, 1 day off, for example — allows for a consistent weekly workout schedule, may better fit the typical work and school schedule, and is highly effective for most people.
Once you’ve figured out your rest day schedule, what should you do on your day off? Spend the day on the couch, engage in some light exercise, or just stretch and work on your mobility?
The GOAL of Recovery Days is to create blood flow…..
If you hate the idea of staying out of the gym for a day, you can use your rest day to practice light skill work or cardio but be sure to check in with your coach first.
Not sure where to start with Stretching? We created this movement PDF just for you! The past few years we have had a recovery/habit challenge. These are videos we have used in the past. You can also use this to reference movements for the AT HOME TRACK if you need!
