Active Recovery vs. Rest: How to Heal Faster for Training

Total rest can actually make muscle soreness worse due to blood stagnation. For the long-term athlete, we recommend “Active Recovery.” A slow walk on the beach or a light swim gets the blood flowing to flush out lactic acid without adding impact to your joints. Longevity is about managing your “mileage.” If you want to train for decades, you have to learn how to “rest” with movement.