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Recovery Protocol for Back-to-Back Training Days

April 2026

When training sessions are close together, recovery needs to be planned. Learn how to manage food, hydration, sleep, and intensity.

Overview

Back-to-back training days can work well, but only when recovery is planned. Without a plan, fatigue can build quickly.

After the first session

Refuel with protein and carbohydrates, drink fluids, and avoid delaying recovery meals for too long.

Between sessions

Prioritise sleep, light mobility, and lower stress. Avoid unnecessary extra activity if the next session is important.

Adjust intensity

Not every day can be hard. Alternating hard and easier sessions helps reduce injury risk and improve consistency.

This article is for general information only and is not medical advice.