The Claim

In young adults, higher levels of perceived psychological stress are associated with slower recovery of explosive lower-body power, as measured by squat jump height, over a 96-hour period following strenuous resistance exercise.

Source: Chronic Psychological Stress Impairs Recovery of Muscular Function and Somatic Sensations Over a 96-Hour Period

What the research says

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Correlation
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In plain English

If young adults feel more stressed, they might bounce back more slowly after a tough workout — especially when it comes to how high they can jump.

See the scientific wording

Perceived psychological stress is associated with impaired recovery of vertical jump performance over 96 hours after strenuous resistance exercise in young adults, with higher stress levels predicting slower restoration of explosive lower-body power, as measured by squat jump height.

What the research says

1 study

  1. Study: Chronic Psychological Stress Impairs Recovery of Muscular Function and Somatic Sensations Over a 96-Hour Period

    The study found that people with more stress took longer to recover their muscle strength after a hard workout, which supports the idea that stress slows down physical recovery, including explosive power like jumping.

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