Mobility, warm-up & recovery · Recovery & breathing · Beginner · ~10 min

Recovery walk

Very easy movement the day after hard play. It gets you moving without adding fatigue.

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Starting position

Comfortable shoes.

How to do it

1. Walk at an easy, relaxed pace (RPE 2/10).
2. Breathe through the nose if comfortable.
3. Finish feeling better than you started.

Technique cues

• Easy, not brisk

Common mistakes

• Turning it into a workout

Easier

Shorter.

Harder

Not the point: keep it easy.

Safety

• Stop if you feel sharp pain, dizziness, chest pain or unusual breathlessness.

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