First of all, We know that the accumulation of training load in a sustained manner and without its respective rests, cause fatigue. Fatigue Its main characteristics are a decrease in the capacity for effort or performance (work capacity) and a decrease in the ability to generate maximum muscular force..

That being said, he rest It is part of the training and allows us to search for the optimal balance with training load, with the aim of recover, assimilate and improve the physical condition of the cyclist.

During training, stress and imbalance occur in the body, where is a physical wear and tear and mental. With the respective rest, what we seek is the regeneration of tissues with anabolic effects at a hormonal level., to refill the energy tanks and charge the motivation and the desire to go out on the bike again.

With this post workout recovery optimally we look for two things:

1. On the one hand, the prevention of overtraining, persistent intense training syndrome, without adequate breaks for a long time, which can cause symptoms such as:

• Chronic fatigue
• Low performance
• Sleep disturbances
• Mood changes and/or irritability
• Increased risk of injury or illness.

2. Y, on the other hand, the overcompensation, which is a physiological process where a sustained load is applied for a certain time, causing a temporary loss of performance with consequent optimal recovery, to seek and achieve performance superior to the initial physical condition.

With the rest we influence several metabolic and physiological processes. These are:

• The recovery of muscle and liver glycogen.
• Repair and synthesis muscle protein.
• The recovery of cardiovascular system and autonomic nervous system.
• The removal of metabolic waste and reduction of inflammation.
• The recovery of central nervous system (CNS).
• The increase and efficiency of mitochondria and the increase in the activity of oxidative enzymes.
• The regulation hormonal and of immune system.

In conclusion, with a optimal balance between training load and correct rest, we will get:

• More power and resistance on top of the bike.
• Better coordination and concentration in training or competitions.
• Less risk from injury or illness.
• More motivation and desire to face training and competitions.