Blood Flow = Healing
Your blood carries the nutrients to repair muscles and the waste products (metabolites) away from them. If you sit still, blood flow is slow. If you move gently, blood flow acts as a pump, flushing out the soreness.
What to do?
Fitblues suggests "Green Zone" activities on rest days:
- Walking (steps).
- Swimming (low impact).
- Cycling (low resistance).
- Foam Rolling.
The Psychological Benefit
For exercise addicts, doing "nothing" is hard. Active recovery scratches the itch of "doing something" without digging a deeper fatigue hole.
Conclusion
Rest harder by moving softer. Log your Active Recovery in Fitblues.
