Your workout routine will do you more harm than good if it doesn’t include recovery. Your body and mind need some rest from excessive training, and there are several paths you can take to include recovery in your fitness routine.
Rest Days
If your fitness routine doesn’t include any rest days, you’re doing it wrong. No matter how passionate you are about working out, doing it every day will put a lot of stress on your body and it’s not sustainable in the long run.
Active Hobbies
Taking a rest day doesn’t mean you should spend an entire day in your bed unless you’re sore or injured. You can still stay active while doing fun activities that you enjoy, such as walking, hiking, taking a massage, or dancing around your living room while doing chores.
Light Exercises
If you can’t imagine a single day without physical activity, you can still use your rest days to do some light exercises. Do some stretches or use foam rollers for muscle recovery instead of going overboard with demanding activities that could put even more pressure on your body.
