Why is rest important? The science of recovery in sports: A deeper look into extended breaks

Cycling and running without proper recovery could lead to dead legs, mental fatigue and other overtraining symptoms. As a mountain biker and trail runner, I've dealt with a few of these. If you train hard then you probably already know the importance of rest days. Professional athletes will include light days, or a day off, right into their training schedule. And after a hard race or tough training block they may take a few days off for recovery. But that’s not what I’m talking about here. You see, every year I take 2 – 3 weeks completely off from my biking and running. The goal is to give my body and mind a complete rest. Think of it as a factory reboot. But why is it important to take these long breaks? I’ve asked Steph from Safe Motions to join me to help answer this and many other questions. Stéphane Laporte, Osteopathic Therapist, Sports Coach https://www.youtube.com/c/SafeMotions/ IG: @safe.motions So if you are someone that trains hard all year round, and you don’t already take a few weeks off, try giving it a shot. I know as I get older I have to get smarter about how and when I train. And these extended breaks are another great tool to have in my pocket. Table of Contents: 0:00 Intro 0:43 About Stéph 1:19 What does a basic training plan look like? 2:42 What happens if you don’t include rest or recovery days? 3:32 What’s happening in our bodies? 4:20 Signs that you are over-trained 5:07 How to determine recovery time 5:52 How much power do you lose when you take time off? 7:08 How to come back from an extended break 8:33 What I do during an extended break 8:53 Conclusion To learn more about extended fasting: https://youtu.be/TqECeafeeXk If you have any questions leave them in the comments below. And if you liked the video and you want to see more content like this feel free to check out my other videos on Trail Sage. Thanks Wordpress post: https://trail-sage.com/2022/02/22/the-science-of-rest-and-recovery-in-sports/ #restdays #sportsrecovery #healthandwellness #training Trail Sage Apparel and Gear https://trail-sage.com/apparel-gear/