If you work out regularly, you know how important rest days are. Taking a day off from strenuous activity prevents injury, avoids burnout and gives your body time to heal. Resting also helps you make more progress with your workouts because it gives muscles time to get stronger. Although taking a break from physical ac
If you work out regularly, you know how important rest days are. Taking a day off from strenuous activity prevents injury, avoids burnout and gives your body time to heal. Resting also helps you make more progress with your workouts because it gives muscles time to get stronger. Although taking a break from physical activity is important, inactivity on rest days may hinder your progress and lead to an increased risk of muscle strain. Rather than resting completely, many experts now recommend practicing active recovery—low-intensity exercise on rest days. What Is Active Recovery?

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