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Exercise Recovery

Meaning

Exercise recovery is the complex physiological process by which the body returns to its pre-exercise state of homeostasis following the metabolic and structural disruption caused by physical exertion. This crucial period involves the restoration of muscle glycogen and phosphocreatine stores, the repair of microscopic muscle tissue damage, and the rebalancing of fluid, electrolyte, and hormonal parameters. Effective recovery is essential for maximizing training adaptation, preventing injury, and maintaining long-term hormonal health.