A recovery drill is an exercise conducted to safely bring the body back to its pre-exercise state following intense physical activity. The process involves a gradual taper off of physical activities until the body reaches a pre-exercise state. The process is coordinated by a PRT Instructor and includes a designated area and uniforms.
APRT recovery drill
Army Physical Readiness Training (APRT) is an exercise routine that soldiers must complete in order to be combat-ready. In the past, these exercises were designed to improve the soldier’s overall health. However, the concept has changed over time. These days, these exercises are called “preparation and recovery drills” and are designed to improve health and combat effectiveness.
The basic goal of an APRT recovery drill is to slowly return the body to its pre-exercise state. This is facilitated by providing a PRT area, an approved PRT plan, and a PRT instructor. In addition, soldiers must wear a designated PRT uniform during the drill.
Tapers off activities to bring the body back to its pre-exercise state
After an intense workout, it is important to taper off activities to return the body to its pre-exercise state. Tapering off activities reduces the overall training workload while maintaining the stimulus to prime the body for the next workout. This recovery period should last approximately ten days.
Researchers have shown that athletes who maintain training frequency during a taper period improve their performance. This was found to be the case even with a reduction of 30 percent in training frequency. However, it is important to remember that higher frequency training allows athletes to more strategically distribute volume load and practice technical skill. These findings have implications for athletes who train in mixed sports.
Techniques used to conduct the drill
A recovery drill is an exercise routine which is conducted after a physical training session. It is designed to reduce the heart rate, prevent pooling of blood in the legs, increase range of motion, and stabilize the body. It also helps control injuries. During the recovery period, cadets need to replenish lost energy and hydration through proper nutrition. It is also essential for the body to be given ample rest.
The Army uses two primary techniques for conducting the army recovery drill: the ability group run and the release run. The former involves training the cadets to run in formation for 10 minutes, then be released to sprint back to the starting point. The latter combines shorter sprints with longer distances. It is usually conducted with a group of 20 cadets. The PT Leader will lead the soldiers and issue commands that indicate the time and distance of the run.