Working out is important when it comes to overall health, but what many people don't realize is that your rest days are just as significant. You can't expect your body to function at its highest capacity if you don't give it time to recover. POPSUGAR spoke with Dee Gautham, NASM-certified personal trainer and NPC bikini competitor, who gave us the rundown on how many rest days you need, how you should take them, and, most importantly, why they're so crucial to your fitness goals.
"Rest days help your body repair and recover itself," Dee told POPSUGAR. "If fat loss is your goal, taking a day to rest your muscles and restore your energy can help you...
