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 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 ...

"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, ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

• 1 day of restorative recovery, incorporating breathwork and bodywork • As needed, a passive rest day of total relaxation You might feel like you’re doing everything right by training hard, eating ...