Whether you're into strength-training or running, rest days are a key part of any workout routine. But it can be hard to know what to do on rest days, especially if you can’t get enough of your go-to ...

Depending on your age, fitness level, goals and activity, there are many types of rest to consider. There is active rest between sets, active rest between workout days and passive rest for both. All ...

Whether you’re aiming for a new personal best, training for your first race, or jogging to stay fit, more is better—right? It’s true increasing your weekly miles and adding more speed work is the key ...

Passive rest — lying down on the sofa after a hard day at the office or stretching out in the hammock after 18 holes of golf — may be the usual way most of us rest when fatigued. Now some scientists ...

When it comes to resting for recovery, there are two categories. The first is passive rest – the “do nothing” approach, in which you take time off to relax, and avoid anything that resembles training.