Does Active Recovery actually make a difference, or is it overhyped?

Classic physiological studies establish that light active exercise clears blood lactate faster than complete rest, and a broader evidence-based review of post-exercise recovery techniques includes active recovery among modalities with some supporting data for reducing markers of fatigue. Weighing the data: Active Recovery looks an early-stage, lower-priority area for now — the evidence is only emerging (15/100), and its estimated impact (10/100) is on the lower end too.