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Recovery Cadence Metrics

Meaning

Recovery Cadence Metrics are a set of quantifiable physiological and subjective data points used to systematically track and assess the rate and quality of an individual’s recovery from physical and mental stress. These metrics often include Heart Rate Variability (HRV), resting heart rate, sleep quality scores, and subjective readiness ratings, providing a high-resolution view of the autonomic nervous system’s state. Clinically, analyzing this cadence is essential for optimizing training load, preventing overtraining, and ensuring that the body’s hormonal systems, particularly the HPA axis, have adequate time to restore equilibrium.