Feeling Sore? Here’s How to Know Whether You Need a Rest Day or Active Recovery

Fitness pros explain how to read your body’s cues, prevent overtraining, and maintain long-term progress.
AOL

This Is How Many Rest Days You Need Each Week To Build Muscle

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Do you really need rest days in your exercise routine?

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

How Rest Days Help You Build Muscle and Avoid Burnout

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 ...
Today

This Is How to Actually Take a Rest Day, According to Experts

Sometimes it’s hard to know when to stop. But, when it comes to exercise, the experts agree, taking a rest day is essential for both the body and the mind. “You can only train as hard as you recover,” ...
The Gazette

Build a Better You: What to eat on rest days

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Discussions on diet typically involve talking with clients about what to eat on training days.
FITBOOK magazine on MSN

Rest day or active recovery: Which is more beneficial?

Rest Day vs. Active Recovery: Should You Really Take It Easy or Is Light Activity Like Walking or Yoga Allowed for Better Recovery? FITBOOK Consults Long-Distance Runner Tabea Themann and a ...