How to Track Recovery Like a Pro (And Know When to Push or Pull Back)
Most fighters train hard.But the smart ones recover harder. Hereโs how to track your recovery using 3 simple metrics: ๐ซ 1. Resting Heart Rate (RHR)Your RHR should stay consistent.If it spikes 5โ10+ bpm above your normal, your body is under stress.That means back off or lower intensity. ๐ 2. Heart Rate Variability (HRV)This is the gold standard for recovery.Higher HRV = more recovered.Lower HRV = your nervous system is fried. Use the Elite HRV app + a chest strap (like Polar H10) every morning. It takes 2 minutes and gives you a daily readiness score. Inside our coaching, we use your data to build your own personalized MMAthletics Readiness Score, so you always know when to push and when to recover. ๐ด 3. Sleep (Track It Right)Sleep works in 90-minute cycles.That means 7.5 or 9 hours is better than a straight 8.Why? Because waking in the middle of a cycle leaves you groggy and under-recovered. Track your sleep with Whoop, Oura, or your smartwatch.Look at total time, deep sleep, and sleep consistency. ๐ง Bonus tip: Log your mood and energy daily.The best recovery metric is how you actually feel. Do you already track your recovery and if yes how? Let me know in the comments!