Exercise delivers proven health benefits, but recovery is equally vital. As fitness experts emphasize, everyone—from beginners to pros—needs regular rest days to recharge.
Feel guilty about skipping a workout? Concerned about lost calories or muscle? No matter your goals—toning up, shedding fat, or marathon training—rest days are non-negotiable. They allow your body to repair and grow stronger. Even elite athletes prioritize them in their regimens for peak performance.
In the April issue of Santé, learn precise cues for rest days and get expert guidance on what to do (and skip) for maximum recovery.
