Getting the most out of your time spent working out requires hard work and dedication, but it also requires balance and healing.
In fact, the negative impact of not allowing for proper rest periods in your routine may make it far more likely that you don't adhere to your workout habit; maybe because you’re feeling poorly, have excess fatigue or soreness, or even injury.
We all want to make progress and maintain our routines, which means that we often push through when we’re not feeling up to working out. However, we also need to learn to listen to our bodies and make sure that we aren’t overtraining. This can be a delicate balance...and one that takes practice and mindfulness to master.
The number of rest days that you take each week really depends on how intensely you train, especially relative to your fitness level, but our general rule of thumb is to save at least 1-2 days a week for rest, or at least active rest or active recovery.
The way we rest, and allow our bodies to heal in between workouts, should be an important part of our overall fitness routines.
How seriously do you take your rest and recovery days? Any tips to share?
Rest Days!
Getting the most out of your time spent working out requires hard work and dedication, but it also requires balance and healing.
In fact, the negative impact of not allowing for proper rest periods in your routine may make it far more likely that you don't adhere to your workout habit; maybe because you’re feeling poorly, have excess fatigue or soreness, or even injury.
We all want to make progress and maintain our routines, which means that we often push through when we’re not feeling up to working out. However, we also need to learn to listen to our bodies and make sure that we aren’t overtraining. This can be a delicate balance...and one that takes practice and mindfulness to master.
The number of rest days that you take each week really depends on how intensely you train, especially relative to your fitness level, but our general rule of thumb is to save at least 1-2 days a week for rest, or at least active rest or active recovery.
The way we rest, and allow our bodies to heal in between workouts, should be an important part of our overall fitness routines.
How seriously do you take your rest and recovery days? Any tips to share?
Looking for a great rest/recovery day workout? You might want to try this Easy Pilates and Cardio Workout with Relaxing Cool Down — Active Recovery Workout.