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Recovery and Adaptation: Evidence-Based Practices for Everyday and Athletic Fitness

What does current research really tell us about recovery—and how can we apply it effectively across different training goals? From cold exposure and compression to sleep and saunas, this session explores the physiological mechanisms that drive adaptation and performance across populations.…

About this course

Session from the 2026 ACSM Health & Fitness Summit

What you will learn

  • Compare the mechanisms and evidence supporting common recovery methods
  • Apply evidence-based reasoning to select and prescribe recovery strategies tailored to client goals, training loads, and available resources
  • Translate scientific insights into practical recovery programming that improves client readiness, adherence, and long-term results

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