Imagine you have just finished a workout. Your legs are like jelly, your lungs are burning and you just want to collapse on the couch. But instead, you pick yourself up and go for a brisk walk. While ...

In the world of sports, athletes build recovery into their schedules because it is an essential part of their job. They don’t consider it a “nice-to-have” or something they might possibly get to if ...

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 ...

Rest is an important piece of any exercise routine, and on some days all your body needs is a long lounge on the couch. But active recovery, which falls somewhere between a full rest day and a workout ...

Low-impact, easy workouts can offer relief for sore muscles. By Talya Minsberg Rest is an important piece of any exercise routine, and on some days all your body needs is a long lounge on the couch.