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The balance between rest and training is fundamental in Athletics
Tuesday, 27 February 2024
When we want to noticeably improve in a sport like athletics, training is crucial for improving physical condition, agility, skill, and therefore, our own performances. We’ve often talked about the types of training, the importance of combining cardiovascular and strength exercises, etc., but little is said about the importance of rest.
Rest must be an integral part of training if we want to improve. It not only benefits our mental health, but it has also been proven to be fundamental for improving physical condition. We’ll explain why.
Rest is part of effective training.
When we train or compete, we break down muscle fibers. When we recover during these rest periods, we are not only healing, but also strengthening the areas we use most during the active phase.
Our bodies have the ability to regenerate and increase the energy ‘spent’ during physical activity. This means that with each rest period, we improve. However, there must be a balance and a study of how we should combine both concepts.
It’s important to convey the value of rest, because many people who don’t reach their goals believe that training without rest will make them better, when in reality it will most likely only generate more frustration. Finding the perfect balance between training and rest is the key to success in a sport like Athletics. Shall we begin?
