Rest and recovery are not the same thing—and "full" recovery is overrated, anyway.

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 ...

If you’ve ever worried that a rest day might erase your progress, take a deep breath — research shows the exact opposite. Recovery is where the real gains are made for your fitness. Strength training ...

Finally have all the time in the world to work out? Here's why you still need a day of rest in quarantine, even when there's nothing else to do. “I finally have the time to tone my body,” you think ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As someone who loves to work out, I want to make every day of training count. Whether it’s Pilates, ...

When it comes to fitness goals, many enthusiasts focus intensely on training sessions, tracking every rep and set with precision. Yet the time spent outside the gym often determines the true ...

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.

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