Fitness
Rest Day
A rest day is a planned break from structured training that allows muscles, joints, and the nervous system to repair and adapt to previous workload. Rest days are not wasted time—they are when the benefits of training actually take hold.
A rest day is a planned break from structured training that allows muscles, joints, and the nervous system to repair and adapt to previous workload. Rest days are not wasted time—they are when the benefits of training actually take hold.
Complete rest, active recovery, or lighter mobility work are all valid approaches depending on how fatigued you feel.
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