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Endurance Recovery

Meaning

Endurance recovery is the complex, multi-system physiological process of restoring homeostatic balance and tissue integrity following a sustained period of high-volume or high-intensity physical exertion. This critical phase involves the coordinated replenishment of glycogen stores, repair of muscle micro-trauma, rehydration, and the restoration of a balanced endocrine profile, notably the crucial re-establishment of a healthy cortisol-to-testosterone ratio. Optimizing this recovery phase is paramount for long-term athletic performance, injury prevention, and metabolic health.