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ACTIVE RECOVERY DAY

35 Minutes of Steady State Cardio

As my training continues to push and progress you Im going to intentionally block out necessary RECOVERY days. Days like today have mega BENEFITS:

  • Reducing lactic acid buildup in muscles

  • Eliminating toxins and increasing blood flow

  • Keeping muscles flexible

  • Reducing soreness

  • Helping you maintain your exercise routine

  • Keeps you working towards your goals and releases endorphins

WHAT: Steady state cardio is simply a cardio workout that is continuous, steady effort sustained for an extended time (usually starting at 20 minutes for beginners and 45-60+ minutes for more advanced) at a fixed intensity.

HOW: Here's a good rule of thumb: If you can easily hold a conversation with the person on the treadmill next to you, consider increasing intensity. The key is reaching and maintaining a pace that makes you feel like you’re working at a level 5 on a scale of 1 to 10. One is watching Netflix and 10 is “feel-like-death.” This is different for everyone. After four weeks, you’ll be able to pick up the pace but still feel like you’re only exerting yourself at the same level.

YOU CHOOSE: Group fitness, yoga, dancing, running, walking, rowing, swimming, biking, walking on incline, hiking, just to name a few. Get creative here.

 
 
LISSAngela Fales