Cool down and recovery in boxing training are all about resting and recovering from your intense boxing training. Overtraining is a very real and dangerous thing, so it's important to know how to cool down safely. Cool Down - Cooling down effectively is important in order to be ready to train at 100% tomorrow (especially on heavy conditioning days with long roadwork). This includes stretches, light jogs, and low-intensity shadowboxing. Recovery Days - It is important to take a day off the gym. Hard training seven days a week can lead to overtraining, burnout, and even injury. I usually train 6 days a week, and spend Sundays connecting with my friends and family and having fun, maybe mixing in some light yoga if I’m feeling especially stiff or sore from the training I’ve done that week. These recovery days are vital to keeping a fighter healthy and motivated during the build up to a fight and in their general training.