You committed to a workout routine, and you’ve been on fire since you started. You never miss a workout, you give it one hundred percent every time and have stayed motivated. You’re getting stronger and you’re feeling good about yourself. You’re determined to stick with it. Great! But have you taken a day off since you began? If not, your program is missing a valuable piece to its puzzle—a rest day.
What Is a Rest Day?
Rest days, or recovery days as they’re sometimes called, are taking a day off from your usual exercise routine. It doesn’t mean you have to take a day off from all activity.
