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Physical Recovery

Meaning

The essential, multifaceted physiological process of returning the body to a state of internal homeostasis following intense physical exertion, acute injury, or significant metabolic stress. This process encompasses the complex repair of micro-damaged muscle tissue, the replenishment of depleted energy substrates like glycogen, and the restoration of central and peripheral neural function. Effective physical recovery is a critical determinant of long-term training adaptation, injury prevention, and sustained performance capacity, preventing the syndrome of chronic overtraining.