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Does a return to normal resting heart rate after an endurance event (double century) mean the body is fully recovered?

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Recovery : Return to resting heart rate means only that. It doesn't mean the residual physiologic changes and any damage or inflammation has recovered.

Answered 3/24/2016

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A member asked:

Does a return to normal resting heart rate after an endurance event (double century) mean the body is fully recovered?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

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