Sympathetic and parasympathetic recovery strategies are two different approaches to promoting recovery after physical activity or stress. The sympathetic nervous system is responsible for the “fight or flight” response, while the parasympathetic nervous system is responsible for the “rest and digest” response. It’s easy to overdo the fight or flight response as we always push training intensity a little bit further. That’s the nature of a fighter. However, finding the proper balance is key, and really difficult to master balance in our daily habits.
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