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Going full-speed ahead with your workouts every single day and never taking time to rest can backfire. Your body needs time to rest in between hard exercise sessions so that it can repair itself properly—and come back stronger. Planning an “active recovery” workout on rest days is a great way to give your body a break without being totally sedentary. We recommend swimming, yoga, hiking, steady-state cardio, and more!

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Bored with laying around on your recovery days? 😴 Here are 6 ways you can help your body recover and still have some fun! SAVE this post for the next time you are looking to add some activity to your daily routine 💾

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After your workout, your body repairs muscle fibers, which leads to better performance with proper recovery. Here are 5 tips for better recovery: - Eat the right food - Try active recovery like yoga and walking - Get enough sleep (7-9 hours) - Stay hydrated (9-12+ cups a day) - Stretch and foam roll after each workout More info: https://www.gymaholic.co/a/recovery #fitness #motivation #recovery #gymaholic #workout

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Here are some things you can do to break out of a sedentary lifestyle and become more active in your daily life! #activelifestyle #fitness #fitaesthetic #healthylifestyle #healthyhabits #workout #training #exercise #weightloss #physicalactivity #physicalwellness

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When you workout, your muscles tear, your joints crack, and your body breaks down little by little. That's why it is imperative to schedule rest days. Not only will you be more likely to avoid injury, but you will come out stronger in the end! Here's What Happens To Your Body On A Rest Day https://chuzefitness.com/rest-day/?utm_campaign=coschedule&utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=Chuze%20Fitness&utm_content=Here%27s%20What%20Happens%20To%20Your%20Body%20On%20A%20Rest%20Day

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the 30 day at home workout routine for busy women is shown in purple and white

Too busy to stick to an exercise plan? Try this 30 day workout routine for women that include mangeable workouts (10-30 minutes) with videos included so you can follow along! Plus nutrition tips, importance of rest and self care, active rest day ideas and much more! Seriously the best workout routine!

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This off-day recovery workout will help keep you active on your rest days. Use this workout to work up a little bit of a sweat, but don't push yourself too hard. Save this pin for your next rest day and click through for a FREE workout planner. #weightlossbeforeandafter

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a woman on a treadmill with the words what to do on rest days

How much do you rest between workouts? The recommended amount of rest is going to depend on the type of workout and the intensity of the workout? Did you lift? Did you run? Was it super intense? We all need to rest between our workouts for several reasons. One reason, is our bodies need time to recover and rebuild. Another reason is our minds need time to relax. Keep reading to learn more about the science of rest days between workouts. #pftaschools #raesults #restdays #health #fitness #pfta

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