Local Passive Recovery 1A

Work-In
Recovery Session
LLT
LMT
ULT
UMT
GPR
GAR
LPR
LAR
HISS
HIIT
SISS
SIIT

Local passive recovery day that involves recovery strategies throughout the day that increase parasympathetic tone and regeneration.

Recovery Blocks

LPR
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Am: Recovery starts with dry sauna for 15-20 minutes to promote the circulation of blood, lyph, and interstitial fluid. A hot shower can be in replaced of. Afterward use a pulsing gun to address areas of restriction or tension. This further increases local tissue fluid dynamics. Finish up with a global p

Supine elevated feet improves venous return of blood from lower extremities. Do this for 4-5:00 minutes or until feet begin feeling numb.

GPR ULT
Dry Sauna
Set Time
1 15-20 h:m:s
GPR
Recovery: Pool Float
Relax in a pool and focus on floating, breathing slowly. Gentle lap swimming is also permissible.
Set Time
1 5-10:00 m h:m:s

Midday recovery
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Increase blood levels of vitamin d and calcium by sunbathing.

LPR
Pulsing Gun
Set Time
1 5:00m h:m:s

Target areas of restriction for 30-60 seconds at a lower speed.

Evening recovery
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Light some candles and take a hot shower. Be sure to keep lights dim.

GPR ULT
Hot Shower
Shower under hot water
Set Time
1 5:00 h:m:s
LAR
Self massage lower leg
Set Time
1 60s h:m:s
LAR
Self-Massage: Quadriceps
"How-to" self-massage for the Quads
Set Time
1 60s h:m:s
GPR
Supine restorative pose
Set Time
1 5:00 h:m:s

Mobilize fluids pooled in the lower extremities and increase blood flow to the trunk.