The following cheat-sheet will give you an idea of how many rest days you need a week, depending on your goals: ...

Rest is a fundamental element of a successful fitness journey because it is essential for performance. But it’s often overlooked. Resting doesn’t mean leading a completely sedentary lifestyle on off ...

Should You Really Take It Easy or Is Light Activity Like Walking or Yoga Allowed for Better Recovery? FITBOOK Consults ...

Workout programs are typically organized by the week. You might lift weights on a three-day program, or a five-day program, for example, leaving the days in between as “rest” days. But what does ...

Rest is an important piece of any exercise routine, and on some days all your body needs is a long lounge on the couch. But active recovery, which falls somewhere between a full rest day and a workout ...

With fitness culture too often celebrating extreme training and a “no days off” mentality, rest is routinely misunderstood or overlooked entirely. If you’re constantly sore, stiff or stuck at a ...

Being competitive has been part of my DNA since childhood. In my adult years, I still struggle with putting my natural drive toward intensity to rest, which can be an issue when it comes to workouts.