Which statement about recovery between rounds is NOT part of standard practice?

• A. Hydration
• B. Manage breathing
• C. Follow the coach’s instructions
• D. Engage in unstructured, additional intense training during the rest

Answer: (D)

Between rounds, the focus is on rapid recovery so you’re ready for the next round. Hydration helps replace fluids lost, supports circulation, and assists temperature control. Managing breathing helps bring the heart rate down and reduce fatigue, making it easier to recover your pace and rhythm. Following the coach’s instructions keeps you safe, preserves your strategy, and allows for quick adjustments as needed. Engaging in unstructured, additional intense training during the rest doesn’t fit recovery practice because the rest period is for cooling down, rehydrating, and resetting—not for pushing in extra high-intensity work. Unplanned hard effort can spike heart rate again, worsen dehydration, increase fatigue and injury risk, and disrupt the plan.