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Recovery terms.
Sleep, deloads, active recovery and how your body adapts between sessions.
32 terms defined
Active Rest
Light activity during rest periods or days to aid recovery.
Cold Plunge
Submerging in very cold water for recovery and resilience benefits.
Cold Therapy
Using cold exposure to reduce inflammation and soreness.
Compression Garments
Tight clothing worn to improve circulation and reduce soreness.
Contrast Therapy
Alternating hot and cold exposure to aid recovery.
Cryotherapy
Brief whole-body cold exposure used for recovery.
DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)
Muscle soreness that peaks a day or two after unfamiliar or intense exercise.
Dynamic Stretching
Moving through stretches actively to prepare for exercise.
Fatigue Management
Balancing training stress and recovery to keep improving.
Foam Rolling
Self-massage with a foam roller to relieve tight muscles.
Heart Rate Variability (HRV)
The variation between heartbeats, used to gauge recovery and stress.
Ice Bath
Immersing the body in cold water to aid recovery and reduce soreness.
Inflammation
The body's repair response to training stress or injury.
Massage
Manual manipulation of muscle to ease tension and aid recovery.
Massage Gun
A handheld device giving percussive massage to relax muscles.
Mobility Drill
A specific movement done to improve a joint's range of motion.
Mobility Work
Drills that improve joint range of motion and movement quality.
Parasympathetic Nervous System
The rest-and-digest branch of the nervous system that drives recovery.
Percussion Therapy
Using a massage gun to deliver rapid pulses to muscles.
Recovery
The process of repairing and adapting after training so you get stronger.
Recovery Heart Rate
How quickly your heart rate drops after exercise, a fitness marker.
Recovery Modalities
The various tools and methods used to enhance recovery.
Rest Day
A day without training to allow the body to recover.
Sauna
Heat exposure used for relaxation, recovery, and cardiovascular benefits.
Self-Myofascial Release
Applying pressure to muscle and fascia to ease tension and improve mobility.
Sleep
The most important recovery tool for repair, hormones, and performance.
Sleep Debt
Accumulated lack of sleep that impairs recovery and performance.
Sleep Hygiene
Habits that improve the quality and consistency of sleep.
Sports Massage
Massage tailored to athletes for recovery and performance.
Static Stretching
Holding a stretch position to improve flexibility.
Stretching
Lengthening muscles to improve flexibility and reduce stiffness.
Tapering
Reducing training before a competition to peak while staying recovered.
Common questions.
What does the recovery glossary cover?
The Nishaana recovery glossary defines 32 terms, including Active Rest, Cold Plunge, Cold Therapy. Each entry leads with a plain, one-sentence definition, then a worked example with real numbers so you can apply it in the gym.
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