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A scheduled day without high-intensity padel training, designed to allow the body to adapt to training load and repair micro-damage from play
Definition
A scheduled day without high-intensity padel training, designed to allow the body to adapt to training load and repair micro-damage from play. Rest days are not optional — they are when fitness improvements actually occur.
Recreational players (1–3 sessions/week): 1 rest day is usually sufficient. Competitive players (4–6 sessions/week): 1–2 full rest days plus light active recovery on other days.
Light walking, swimming, yoga, or mobility work are all 'active rest' options that promote recovery without adding training load. Avoid anything that raises heart rate above 60% max.