Rest days are crucial to give your muscles time to rest and recover, especially after doing strength training or an intense workout. I remember my physical therapist always reminding me, “Take your ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

Rest Day vs. Active Recovery: Do you really need to put your feet up on a rest day, or is light activity like walking or yoga allowed to help with recovery? FITBOOK asked long-distance runner Tabea ...

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.

Rest days are a standard part of exercise programs, especially beginner ones: You work out one day, then rest the next. That can be a good schedule, but complete rest days are not the only way to ...

The fitness world loves to celebrate the hustle. “No days off” hashtags flood social media. Athletes brag about two-a-day training sessions. Motivational memes shame anyone who dares take a break. In ...