Active vs. passive recovery in interval training: Which makes you a better runner?

The Laboratory of Juan María Jimenez Llorente

In this Q&A session, we answer one of the most common questions after interval training: is it better to recover standing still or jogging? We analyze how to choose the right type of recovery based on your goals: speed, endurance, or race simulation. Learn how to adapt your training and improve your performance with the right rest periods.

⏱️ HIGHLIGHTS:
00:17 - Why recover while standing still between sets?
01:45 - Recovery and objectives: speed vs endurance
03:22 - What happens when you recover by jogging
05:10 - How the type of recovery influences your rhythms
07:06 - Practical example: 400m paces with different rest periods
09:33 - Active recovery at a brisk pace: who is it for?
11:20 - Different methods for the same training
13:05 - How to adapt recovery according to the phase of the season
14:50 - Why does Green Power recover while stationary?
16:35 - Relationship between speed and improvement in long distances
18:10 - Closing of the office and call to leave questions