How many studies support Active Recovery?

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. That's backed by 6 published studies in Vitaebase's database, including 1 randomized controlled trial, the most recent from 2021 -- a modest but real research base.