Recovery is essential for optimal performance.
It helps repair and restore the body and mind after physical or mental activity, allowing for adaptation and strengthening to improve performance.
- Respiratory rate can influence physical performance by affecting oxygen delivery to the muscles and removing carbon dioxide from the body.
- HRV (heart rate variability) can influence physical performance by reflecting the body's ability to adapt to stress and showing the balance between the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems, which affect heart rate and other physiological processes important for exercise.
- Resting heart rate (RHR) can affect exercise performance by reflecting the state of the cardiovascular system. A lower RHR suggests better cardiovascular fitness, improving endurance and exercise efficiency. Conversely, a higher RHR may indicate poorer cardiovascular health, reduced exercise performance and increased risk of injury or illness. Monitoring RHR is thus a valuable tool for athletes and fitness enthusiasts to track training progress and adjust exercise routines accordingly.
Prioritising recovery is vital for improving performance.
This involves getting rest, proper nutrition and hydration, and engaging in recovery activities such as stretching, foam rolling or massage.
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