Rest and recovery are not the same thing—and "full" recovery is overrated, anyway.

Fitness pros explain how to read your body’s cues, prevent overtraining, and maintain long-term progress.

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 ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Rest days are an ...

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.

Over the past few years, runners have really embraced the idea of recovering as hard as they train. Those training for marathons added more rest and active recovery days into their schedule last year, ...

"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, ...

As a personal trainer and fitness writer for Tom’s Guide, I try to impart the best advice on training frequency and volume, especially as everyone responds differently to exercise. So, about rest days ...

Being competitive has been part of my DNA since childhood. In my adult years, I still struggle with putting my natural drive towards intensity to rest, which can be an issue when it comes to workouts.

If you’re anything like me, movement is a highlight of your day. Whether it’s walking, running, Pilates, HIIT training, or yoga, exercise keeps me refreshed, clear-headed, and feeling my best. But ...