Rest days are crucial to give your muscles time to rest and recover, especially after doing strength training or an intense workout. I remember my physical therapist always reminding me, “Take your ...

Active recovery means using exercise to improve blood flow and healing without added strain. Research suggests it can ease soreness and improve exercise performance. Good active recovery strategies ...

It’s no secret that recovering well after a workout helps you to become a faster, stronger and less injury-prone runner. When we first think of recovery, we might picture kicking back and putting our ...

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Tight and achy muscles are no laughing matter. Whether you’ve just ticked off a high-intensity workout, nailed your strength training program for the week, or you’ve been out on an endurance run, ...

You collapse onto the bench between every set, thinking you’re giving your muscles the rest they need to perform well on the next round. But sitting during rest periods might be sabotaging your ...

We may earn a commission if you make a purchase through one of our links. McClatchy newsrooms were not involved in the creation of this content. Staying fit is important at every age, but it’s ...

Exercise after a total knee replacement can increase mobility and strengthen the muscles around the knee joint. Walking, stair climbing, and activities that target specific muscles may all help. Once ...

This article is part of SELF’s Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, is ...

‘I’m really proud of you for keeping going,’ said my housemate Megan at the news I was going swimming. It wasn’t just a general supportive chant from a friend, but genuine pride from her. To ...

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