When we think about training, the first thing that comes to mind is physical exercise and effort. Physical exercise is key in any training, and essential to achieve the expected results.
But we must not only take into account physical exercise, rest is as important as exercise in training . Rest should be another key factor in any athlete's training planning .
Conclusion, in addition to following a weekly exercise routine, rest for athletes should also be included during these days. The more rested our body is, the better it will respond to our training.
WHY DO YOU NEED REST?
Improves sports performance , this could be a quick answer to our question and it would be correct. And, if you want to get the most out of your physical training , you should know that rest is key.
Sleep repairs the head, internal organs and also the muscles that have been worked during exercise. It has also been proven that sleeping well improves precision, speed, reaction time and other conditions that lead to good physical performance , which is why at Picsil we dare to say: Rest for athletes improves their sporting performance.
But don't worry, if you are one of those who can't stop and don't value sleep as the only way to rest, you have many other options, such as: Active rest.
WHAT IS ACTIVE REST?
We can define active rest as a period in which you do not practice regular exercise, but you continue training with an effort, even if this is much less.
- Some of our proposals for active rest are:
- Gentle jogging
- walk through the mountains
- Pool
- Yoga
- Stretches
- Low intensity exercise
A very important benefit of active rest is that it does not disrupt the training rhythm as happens with passive rest , in which no activity is done, something that is always worse for muscle recovery . In addition, working the muscles in another way with a low intensity activity is also very beneficial for our physical condition , since we introduce a transition with demanding workouts .
A GOOD REST FOR ATHLETES
If we do muscular exercise, it is important not to work the same muscle group two days in a row. It is important to alternate muscle groups, day in and day out, in this way we will give each group the necessary time to recover and therefore rest. In addition, it is the best trick to work the entire body equally and achieve a balance in the results.
It is recommended to rest completely for one or two days a week, this means that we will not train on these two days. But we can do activities that involve physical movement (active rest) . The idea is that the body is not forced to do movements or lift weights, among others.
If we put these tips into practice we will avoid excessive training and our muscles will rest as they need, this will reduce the probability of injuries, we will progress faster and we will achieve our goals.
SUCCESS IN SPORTS AS A CONSEQUENCE OF REST
We imagine that at this point you are already convinced of the importance of rest for athletes. However, here are some information that will put an end to your doubts if you have them.
Some research suggests that quality rest (understanding quality as sufficient hours of rest and uninterrupted sleep) accounts for up to 20% of sports performance, or even more. The remaining 80% will depend on training and sports planning and nutrition.
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