In PROVRBS, what does the second R stand for?

• A. Repetition.
• B. Readiness.
• C. Recovery: allowing the body time to rest and repair.
• D. Resilience.

Answer: (C)

Recovery is the second R in PROVRBS, and it represents giving the body time to rest and repair after training. When you train, muscles incur micro-tears and energy stores deplete; recovery allows tissues to heal, glycogen to be replenished, and adaptations to occur. Adequate recovery supports performance gains, reduces injury risk, and helps you train more effectively over time. This can be achieved through planned rest days, sufficient sleep, balanced nutrition and hydration, and active recovery when appropriate.

The other options don’t fit as the intended meaning in this acronym: repetition is about performing more reps within a set, not the rest and repair phase; readiness refers to being prepared but isn’t a defined component of the framework; resilience is a broad personal trait rather than a specific training parameter.