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We are designed to analyze the effects of forest walking and aquatic recovery on electroencephalography (EEG) and heart rate variability (HRV) to determine the physiological and psychological impacts of aquatic recovery. Ten adults aged 20 years and older participated in the study, which was conducted under two conditions: forest walking alone and forest walking followed by aquatic recovery. EEG and HRV were measured before and after each condition. The results showed that forest walking significantly increased Delta and Theta waves, indicating a state of relaxation, and these effects were further enhanced by aquatic recovery. However, increases in Beta, SMR, and Gamma waves during aquatic recovery suggested heightened arousal and stress due to increased exercise intensity and duration. HRV analysis revealed that forest walking positively influenced parasympathetic activation and autonomic balance, whereas aquatic recovery acted as an additional physical load, limiting its recovery potential. This study suggests that static recovery or lowintensity dynamic recovery may be more effective in maximizing relaxation effects after forest walking. Future research should consider various recovery intensities and environments to develop and validate optimal recovery strategies.