Lacrosse Rest – How much is enough?

My high school team is at the end of their season. Now that its over, how much rest should they get before they start training again? I’m sure their thoughts are different than mine! First off, I’m their athletic trainer. So injured athletes must be rehabilitated as soon as possible. No rest. Sorry.

For the rest of the team, I believe in a week or two of active rest. Frisbee, basketball, or just going on a jog is fine. For HS kids, finals is coming up also, so studying is also a priority.

After that, it’s time to hit the gym. I wouldn’t wait any longer than two weeks after the season is finished. The longer they wait, the further they get into the summer, the harder it is to get back into the weight room and make progress.

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