The concepts of “recovery” and “adaptation” are often confused by athletes and coaches alike. Though not mutually exclusive, optimizing for one will often lead to a decline in the other. In this episode, we talk about when to target recovery, when to aim for adaptation, and how to ensure you do this successfully.
2. Recovery versus Adaptation
Date: June 1, 2020
The concepts of “recovery” and “adaptation” are often confused by athletes and coaches alike. Though not mutually exclusive, optimizing for one will often lead to a decline in the other. In this episode, we talk about when to target recovery, when to aim for adaptation, and how to ensure you do this successfully.