noun phrase · neutral
rest and recovery
/rɛst ænd rɪˈkʌvəri/REST and re·COV·er·y
periods of rest that allow the body to heal and regain strength after exercise or injury.
Examples
“Proper rest and recovery are essential after intense training.”
“She scheduled two easy days each week for rest and recovery.”
“Ignoring rest and recovery leads to overtraining and injuries.”
Band 8 sentence
“Elite coaches carefully schedule rest and recovery to ensure athletes peak for major competitions.”
Collocations
- allow time for rest and recovery
- proper rest and recovery
Word family
Common mistakes
Athletes need rest recovery after matches.→Athletes need rest and recovery after matches.
Rest and recovery is very important.→Rest and recovery are very important.
Say it for a higher band
5rest→6rest recovery→7+rest and recovery
Synonyms
downtime
Easily confused
rest and relaxation
“After the exam I needed rest and relaxation more than studying.”
Related words
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In Sport & Exercise
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