# Active recovery

Active recovery is light movement, such as walking, easy cycling or mobility work, on rest days or after hard sessions.

It keeps you moving without adding meaningful fatigue, and many people feel less stiff after it than after complete rest.

Related: [Deload](https://revns.com/dictionary/deload.md), [Mobility](https://revns.com/dictionary/mobility.md), [Recovery](https://revns.com/dictionary/recovery.md)

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