Recovery
August 6, 2026
Should you train after a terrible night of sleep?
One bad night does not create a universal yes or no. Use alertness, symptoms, and the demands of the session to train normally, reduce, substitute, or rest.
Change the dose intelligently
Recovery
Understand sleep, soreness, fatigue, joint feedback, and when today’s training should change.
Recovery is information that improves the next decision—not a moral judgment about effort.
Questions this desk answers
- Should I train after poor sleep?
- Is this soreness normal?
- When should I repeat instead of progressing?
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