How some of the world’s top athletes use recovery as their advantage and how we can make use of that
As we have discussed before Stress + Stress = Distress. If we add recovery, it looks more like this: Stress + Recovery = Performance.
Our bodies are designed to take on stressors in life, food, and even exercise. However, too much stress without recovery can lead to a drop in everything from energy levels and restful sleep to hormones and more.
Whether you are a weekend athlete, a HYROX enthusiast, or someone who competes at a high level in sports, recovery is your secret weapon.
Our bodies cannot perform optimally when we have poor sleep, dehydration, extended cortisol levels and spikes during the latter part of the day. When we allow the body to recover, it will reset the nervous system, our hormones, and our ability to remove toxins. Even something as simple as inflammation can affect how the soft tissues of the body respond and how that then affects the way we move.
Poor movement can significantly affect performance —and a body that is not rested, holding toxins and inflammation as well as being low in hydration will not move well. Performance will be greatly affected and that translates to a slower 10km run, a decline in strength gains and energy levels as well as an increased risk of injury.
The world’s top performers understand the need for recovery to help offset all the negative components of a stressed system and keep the body primed for doing what it does best.
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Whether you want to tone your body or pump up your cardio, harness the power and grit with PURE Fitness.
From private yoga to specialised classes, enjoy the ultimate yoga experience with PURE Yoga and lead happier, healthier, and more balanced lives.
From yoga to fitness, PURE Online provides scheduled and on-demand workout videos to practise anytime and anywhere.
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