https://community.usms.org/swimming/f/general/2891/recovery-timeFor us middle aged master&#39;s (in our 40&#39;s and 50&#39;s), what is the typical recovery time people need between workouts? I had a strong 3500 yd workout yesterday at lunch Thursday and feel the muscle fatigue today. My masters club workout Sat morning willen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.usms.org/thread/22551?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 21 Jan 2005 10:09:33 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:3a0407c9-14f2-40eb-9c4a-e73122c2cd22Former MemberI think my body&#39;s telling me to take the day off. I&#39;ll go to the college hockey game tonight and see what I can crank at workout in the morning:cool:<div style="clear:both;"></div>https://community.usms.org/thread/22535?ContentTypeID=1Fri, 21 Jan 2005 04:21:12 GMT3187ac58-ba85-4314-b79a-c45cd885e09a:b4eca5a0-ef85-4b36-85bf-2688852b463aswimr4lifeEveryone is so different when it comes to how long their bodies need to recover! There are so many variables: the intensity of your workouts, how long you workout, whether you are a sprinter or a long distance swimmer, your nutrition, how much sleep you get, etc...... The best way to figure this out is to keep a journal of your workouts and how you feel. Experiment with taking a day off vs doing an easy long slow distance workout the day after a hard workout day. My body tells me when I need rest!! My heartrate soars and I just ache all over. I&#39;ve found that I do better swimming no more than 2 days in a row. I&#39;d rather take a day off and come back ready to go the next day. I&#39;ve found that I tend to injure my shoulders if I do more than that! BUT...everyone is different. Experiment and see what works for you! Good luck!;)<div style="clear:both;"></div>