Video: The Importance Of Active Recovery
- By Sage Rountree
- Published Jul. 19, 2012
- Updated Feb. 22, 2013 at 11:06 AM UTC
In this video, Sage Rountree, author of The Runner’s Guide To Yoga, explains the benefits of active recovery and how it can fit into your training schedule. While it’s great to take complete rest after a hard workout, sometimes active recovery is a better choice. The trick is finding a balance between being active enough and going easy enough.
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