Global Active Recovery (GAR)

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Today is about Global Active Recovery strategies where you will put forth effort and willpower to gain unique recovery benefits for your physical, mental, and social well-being.

Recovery Blocks

GAR Strategies
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YOGA: Hatha (low intensity)
Set Time
1 60min h:m:s
GAR UMT
YOGA: Vinyasa
Take a Vinyasa Flow Yoga class
Set Time
1 60min h:m:s
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Participate in Environmental Cleanup
Set Time
1 60min h:m:s
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Perform a Chore for your Neighbor
Set Time
1 60min h:m:s
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Cook a Special Meal
Set Time
1 60min h:m:s
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Spend time with a Mentor
Set Time
1 60min h:m:s
GAR ULT
Leisure Walk
Set Time
1 60min h:m:s
GPR
Earthing/Grounding
Sit, Stand or Walk barefoot in dirt, wet grass, sand or rocks for at least 20 min
Set Reps
1 10

Make it Active by walking/playing on a natural surface barefoot.

UMT
Recovery: Stone Mat / Rock Garden Walk
Use the stone mat or rock garden walk to stimulate the bottom of the feet.
Set Time
1 5min h:m:s

This helps to mobilize the feet and stabilize the body.

GAR LMT
Dubstep Flow DP
Set Time
1 5min h:m:s
GAR UMT
Recovery: Gardening
Check on the garden, tend to the garden with some weeding, plant some flowers, be mindful during this process- what does the dirt feel and smell like, are you barefoot, what does it feel like in your toes, are you aware of the color of the skies, what do the birds sound like in these moments.
Set Time
1 60min h:m:s
GAR UMT
Recovery: Tai Chi
Practicing Tai Chi or Qi Gong.
Set Time
1 30-60min h:m:s
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Recovery: Brain games / Puzzles
Playing strategy games like chess, RISK, or doing puzzles.
Set Time
1 30-60min h:m:s
GAR ULT
Contrast Bath or Shower: Cold->Hot Immersion
The Cold Immersion to Hot Immersion or contrast bath/shower is used to help deliver nutrients to the body by enhancing fluid dynamics and help enhance the lymphatic system to remove wastes from training. Use as a part of a recovery day, not between competitive events or during multiple events in a day. Can be used at the end of a training session if it's the last thing you do that day. PROTOCOL: 1 min Cold (50F): 1 minute Hot(104F)- End after Hot 7 times
Set Time
1 5-10min h:m:s

Alternate between 1 min hot, 1 min cold.

GAR UMT
Recovery: Creative Building or Art Therapy
Build something for around the house or paint a picture, doodle or coloring book.
Set Time
1 30-60min h:m:s
GAR
Recovery: Date Night
Go on a date with your spouse, have a nice meal and maybe some Mommy and Daddy juice.
Set Time
1 120min h:m:s
GPR
4:7:8 Parasympathetic Breathing
1 Cycle of Breath = Inhale for 4 Seconds Hold Breath for 7 Seconds Exhale for 8 Seconds. Repeat for a specific amount of breaths or for a time period. Be sure to find a comfortable posture to relax in.
Set Time
1 10min h:m:s