Recovery and Performance in Sport

Recovery

Multifaceted restorative
process relative to time

recovery status

disturbed by external
or internal factors

Fatigue

Can be compensated
with recovery,

Monitoring

recovery routines

maximizing performance

Preventing negative
developments

Underrecovery

nonfunctional
overreaching

Overtraining
syndrome

Injuries

illnesses

Physiological aspect of
recovery

follows physical fatigue
induced by training or
competition

Passive

application of external
methods

implementing a state of rest
characterized by inactivity.

Active

involves mainly physical
activities aimed at
compensating
the metabolic responses
of physical fatigue

Proactive

Implies a high level of
self-determination

Choosing activities customized
to individual needs and preferences.