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What are the differences betwwen "rest, cool down and recover"

Former Member
Former Member over 7 years ago
Hi,
im trying to create a workout in garmin connet and wanted to know what are the differences betwwen "rest, cool down and recover".
what every function does when im actually running
Thanks.

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  • +1 over 7 years ago
    A running workout typically consists of:

    - Warmup (e.g. easy 2k run)
    - Workout itself
    - Cooldown (e.g. easy 2k run)

    The workout itself might look like 8 x 800m laps or "intervals". In interval training, you alternate between "active" intervals (where you work hard) and rest/recovery intervals. Most people define (passive) "rest" as completely stopping (standing still) and (active) recovery as a light jog. e.g.

    8 x 800m, with 2 minutes rest:
    - Run 800m
    - (Rest) Stand still for 2 minutes
    - Run 800m
    - etc.

    8 x 800m, with 2 minutes jog recovery:
    - Run 800m
    - (Recovery) 2 minute light jog
    - Run 800m
    - etc.

    IOW:
    - Cooldown: the final short run after the meat of your workout
    - Rest: standing still (typically between active intervals)
    - Recovery: light jogging (typically between active intervals)

    Some people may use "rest" and "recovery" somewhat interchangeably.
  • 0 over 7 years ago
    ?what are the differences betwwen "rest, cool down and recover". what every function does when im actually running


    They aren't different functions, and they neither make your watch do anything different nor force you to behave differently. You can consider them just different labels that can be applied to a workout step, and that label you chose for a given step will be displayed on the watch when it comes to that step.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 7 years ago
    They aren't different functions, and they neither make your watch do anything different nor force you to behave differently. You can consider them just different labels that can be applied to a workout step, and that label you chose for a given step will be displayed on the watch when it comes to that step.


    i heard that "rest" does not count in the final time of the training while "recover" does count. am i right?
  • 0 over 7 years ago
    Sigh. Why don't you just try it out, and see for yourself with absolute certainty what happens? It isn't so hard to create a dummy custom workout in Garmin Connect online, transfer it to your watch and then execute it, without actually doing any running.
  • 0 over 7 years ago
    Yes, they are just different labels to use as a guide for workouts. Sorry if I didn't make that clear, and sorry if I needlessly explained basic workout stuff that everyone already understands.

    Rest and recovery both count in your final time -- all of the steps are recorded in your activity, unless you pause your watch.

    What you may have heard is that people want rest to not count in the total training time/activity record, but it isn't the case.
  • Former Member
    0 Former Member over 7 years ago
    Yes, they are just different labels to use as a guide for workouts. Sorry if I didn't make that clear, and sorry if I needlessly explained basic workout stuff that everyone already understands.

    Rest and recovery both count in your final time -- all of the steps are recorded in your activity, unless you pause your watch.

    What you may have heard is that people want rest to not count in the total training time/activity record, but it isn't the case.


    thanks mate.
  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to ASmugDill
    ASmugDill said:
    Why don't you just try it out, and see for yourself with absolute certainty what happens?

    Alternatively, why doesn't Garmin explain the features of their products in their documentation?

    I know that this thread is ancient; nonetheless, here I am three years later seeking an answer to the same question the OP asked because the 44 page user manual for my watch doesn't even touch on this subject. I already had to derive empirically the various features of the Pool Swim workout; I'd prefer not to have to do that for Run workouts too, but alas...

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to WillNorthYork

    The terms should not be used interchangeably.

    A Garmin suggested workout will include rest when it's a static rest and recover when it's passive.

    In my experience rest does not count towards your final time where recover does.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to imw

    I have to try this. I have earlier used "recover" but want to know how to make an interval without counting those in final time. I am not sure if it depends on the device you are using? I have Vivoactive 3 but eallier used FR610.

  • 0 over 4 years ago in reply to SomeGarminOwner

    I'm here seeking the same answer.