Time-Course of Recovery Following a Strength-Power Emphasized Crossfit^® Microcycle

Most studies investigating recovery in CrossFit^® have focused on the effects of a single training session, whereas the cumulative effects of consecutive sessions within a training microcycle remain poorly understood. This study aimed to evaluate perceived recovery and neuromuscular performance, assessed through the countermovement jump (CMJ) and handgrip strength tests, over a 72 h period following a habitual strength-power-emphasized CrossFit^® microcycle. Methods: Fourteen male CrossFit^® practitioners performed CMJ and handgrip strength tests and completed the Total Quality Recovery (TQR) scale before and at 24, 48, and 72 h after completing a strength-power-emphasized training microcycle. Results: Repeated-measures ANOVA revealed significant reductions in all variables 24 h after the microcycle compared with baseline values, followed by recovery to baseline within 48 h. Conclusions: These findings suggest that at least 48 h are required for the recovery of neuromuscular performance and perceived recovery following a habitual strength-power-emphasized CrossFit^® microcycle. Furthermore, the similar temporal responses observed across the three monitoring tools indicate that they may represent practical options for monitoring performance and recovery in CrossFit^® practitioners.