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Rest Day vs Active Recovery

On an off day, is full rest better than active recovery?

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A full rest day means zero training, letting muscles and mind switch off completely to rebuild. Active recovery keeps you moving gently — a walk, light yoga, an easy spin — to boost blood flow without real strain. Both aim to help you bounce back; they just disagree on stillness versus motion.

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Tale of the tape

🛋️ Rest Day

Effort
None
Goal
Full recharge

🧘 Active Recovery

Effort
Light
Goal
Blood flow

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Rest Day

#53 / 76

1500 ELO

Active Recovery

#54 / 76

1500 ELO

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