What’s included in a Rose Lavelle rest day?
Discover what the professional soccer player does on a day when she’s not training.
I got a chance to see this firsthand when I spent a rest day with USWNT midfielderRose Lavellein Seattle.
Yet recovery is just as important.
Heres what a rest day of one of the most talented soccer players in the country actually looks like.
9 a.m.: Wake up
A big part of rest for Lavelle isample sleep.
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Sleep is part of rest and recovery and important for my job.
She also loves acold brewsans alternative milk.
While she doesnt count steps or miles, she enjoys going on a walk or a bike ride.
A Chiptole bowl is another go-to for sustenance, and what we enjoyed for lunch together when I visited.
It is everything I need to fuel me after a workout or on an off day.
For a quick on-the-go snack, you might also see the star enjoying aGoGo Squeez fruit pouch.
She spends the afternoons of her recovery days taking care of herself in whatever way shes craving.
Stretching is also an essential part of Lavelles recovery day.
Shes even anIcy Hot ambassador.
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For Lavelle, her introduction to sports psychology came after a year-long break due to a hamstring injury.
Anybody that goes through a long-term injury or just any injury in general, its hard physically.
However, it felt 10 times harder mentally coming back from it.
My psychologist helps me keep my head above water.
He adds that he encourages Lavelle to add high-quality carbohydrate whole grains like rice and quinoa, too.
Right now, Im in a fantasy era and Im having so much fun with it.
The day ends with some more sleep.
I aim for eight hours a night which gives my mind and body the proper recovery I need.
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