# Reduce recovery times

**URL:** <https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/reduce-recovery-times/72311>\
**Category:** TrainerRoad Software\
**Created:** [May 5, 2022, 12:55pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/reduce-recovery-times/72311 "2022-05-05T12:55:34Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 5, 2022, 1:57pm UTC](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/reduce-recovery-times/72311/4 "2022-05-05T13:57:11Z")

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> [@ConalMonaghan](#):
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> Is there a way to reduce the between interval recovery duration?

- One option is the “Scrub” feature. It is more likely best for rare adjustments than frequent ones, since it is a bit cumbersome to use depending on the device in use.
- [[FAQ] Scrubbing to Different Points in a Workout](https://www.trainerroad.com/forum/t/faq-scrubbing-to-different-points-in-a-workout/134)

> [@ConalMonaghan](#):
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> Should I be swapping these out for different workouts, or is there a way of sticking with the recommended workouts (build plan), and find a way to reduce recovery?

- As mentioned, using the [Workout Alternates](https://support.trainerroad.com/hc/en-us/articles/4402284012571-How-to-use-Workout-Alternates) is an option. You can potentially find a version that achieves the desired goals with shorter recoveries.

- And backing up the prior comment, do keep in mind the potential goals hidden within each individual workout, but also the planned progression that TR has with a workout that increases in difficulty from week to week. It can sometimes lead to a “crash” if you amp up what you think are “easy” workouts and then you get to the “hard” stuff and are spent.

- Much of this should be handled by TR via the Adaptive Training aspect (assuming you are using that) and the related survey response along with your actual workout performance. TR should increase workout ramp rates if you rate the “hard” workouts easy along the way.

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