I'll give you a question, please answer with step-by-step reasoning process. When getting in shape you need to have this in between workouts?
Options:
- give up
- eat more
- period of recovery
- dance
- jogging

Show your work and conclude with the exact phrasing "Therefore, the final answer is [answer]." where [answer] is just the final number or expression that solves the problem.
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People take rest between workouts to relax their muscles. Period of recovery is when the muscles relax and recover.
The answer: period of recovery.