By using this site, you agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.
Accept

520gan.info

  • Lifestyle
    LifestyleShow More
    Let Bet365 Kenya Help You Win with Online Sports Betting!
    16 hours ago
    Tips to Make the Most of Your Engagement Photos Session
    2 days ago
    Wedding Morning Ideas to Try With Your Bridal Party
    3 days ago
    The Best Trader Joe’s Products That Aren’t Food
    3 days ago
    History of AI Deepnude Services
    6 days ago
  • Finance
    FinanceShow More
    5 In-Demand Career Skills to Grow Your Career This Year
    18 mins ago
    5 Expert-Backed Productivity Tips We Swear By
    2 hours ago
    Stressed About Money? These 10 Tips Will Help
    21 hours ago
    Want to Reinvent Your Career? 2022 Is The Year to Do It
    1 day ago
    What To Do After Successfully Networking
    3 days ago
  • Sex
    SexShow More
    9 Period Sex Positions That You Should Try Next
    18 hours ago
    5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Sexual Confidence
    2 days ago
    What I Learned About Sex From Movies
    2 days ago
    How To Deal With Sexual Shame, According to Experts
    2 days ago
    Squirting and Other Sex Misconceptions, Debunked
    3 days ago
  • Sport
    SportShow More
    Why You Need To Change Your Workout Routine
    19 hours ago
    The Workouts That Made Me Love Exercising
    24 hours ago
    Tabata: The 4-Minute Workout That Everyone Should Do
    1 day ago
    I Grilled a Top Los Angeles Trainer For Her Workout Tips
    2 days ago
    Strength Training or Cardio: Which Should You Focus On?
    3 days ago
  • Tech
    TechShow More
    Zhiyun Crane M2S review
    18 hours ago
    Creality Sermoon V1 Pro review
    3 days ago
    Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G review
    4 days ago
    Sony WH-1000XM5 review
    4 days ago
    LG C2 OLED (2022) review
    4 days ago
  • Contact
  • English
    • Русский
    • Українська
    • Polski
    • Deutsch
Reading: Why Rest Days Are Crucial For Your Workout Routine
Share
Notification Show More
Latest News
5 In-Demand Career Skills to Grow Your Career This Year
Finance
5 Expert-Backed Productivity Tips We Swear By
Finance
Let Bet365 Kenya Help You Win with Online Sports Betting!
Lifestyle
9 Period Sex Positions That You Should Try Next
Sex
Zhiyun Crane M2S review
Tech
Aa

520gan.info

Aa
  • Lifestyle
  • Finance
  • Sex
  • Sport
  • Tech
  • Contact
  • English
  • Lifestyle
  • Finance
  • Sex
  • Sport
  • Tech
  • Contact
  • English
    • Русский
    • Українська
    • Polski
    • Deutsch
  • Advertise
520gan.info > Sport > Why Rest Days Are Crucial For Your Workout Routine
Sport

Why Rest Days Are Crucial For Your Workout Routine

Rosanna Hines
Last updated: 2022/09/19 at 12:51 PM
Rosanna Hines 3 weeks ago
Share
SHARE

For many of us, rest days are like the forbidden fruit of fitness: something deviously tempting that we have been conditioned to avoid in order to protect our perfect routine, hit our goals, or stay on track. But just because “rest” is a four letter word doesn’t mean it’s something to be ashamed of.  In fact, as a fitness trainer and an athlete, I’ve found that weekly (or twice-weekly) rest days are one of the most effective ways that we improve our performance, fitness level, and relationship with exercise. So before you head out for that run, yoga class class, or gym session, check out why staying home today might be the better option.

Contents
1. Rest days improve your performance2. Rest days give you an opportunity to care for and nourish your body3. Rest days keep you excited about your workouts4. Rest days improve sleep quality5. Rest days give you time to be a well-rounded person

1. Rest days improve your performance

When you work out, you’re essentially putting your body through stress and creating tiny, microscopic tears in your muscles so that they can repair themselves and be more difficult to tear next time (also known as becoming stronger.) However, if you don’t give those muscles the time they need to repair, you’ll just be creating more and more tears, which can lead to injury and poor performance. While not everyone is trying to be a competitive athlete, if you’re experiencing poor performance, you’ll also be experiencing diminishing returns on your efforts, meaning you will be getting less and less out of each workout. If you want to get the most bang for your buck, take a rest day and make sure that your body is ready to work to its fullest potential when you get back to it. 

2. Rest days give you an opportunity to care for and nourish your body

Foam rolling, stretching, yoga, meditation, walking through nature, meal prepping–these are all things that contribute to your health and fitness that often fall by the wayside when you don’t have the time to prioritize them. By scheduling one or two rest days each week, you give yourself the time to soothe and stretch tired muscles, focus on your mental health, prepare healthy food, and work on all of the other components of health and fitness. Many other factors besides exercise play an important role in keeping you fit, so give them the time that they deserve.  

3. Rest days keep you excited about your workouts

When they say that absence makes the heart grow fonder, I’m pretty sure they’re talking about absence from your favorite instructor. Fitness is a lifestyle component, which means that there’s no finish line or end point: it’s something to keep as part of your regular routine for your entire life. But just like any healthy relationship, space is good and very necessary. By taking a rest day, you’re allowing yourself a little time to appreciate that class, that trainer, or that part of your day. Taking a break every now and then will help you avoid burnout and pre-workout dread. 

4. Rest days improve sleep quality

Of all the things you need in your life–good friends, SPF moisturizer, how-to videos on TikTok–there’s simply nothing you need more than a good night’s sleep (especially when it comes to athletic performance, getting the most out of your workouts, and recovering well).  When you exercise, your body produces hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. In reasonable amounts, these hormones are great, but when you overdo it (AKA no rest days), your body overproduces them, and too much adrenaline and cortisol can lead to lack of (or poor) sleep. If you’ve been reaching for that 2 p.m. coffee or donut just to make it through the rest of the day, it might be time to give your adrenal glands a break and enjoy a rest day from your favorite workout. Try meditating, going for a walk, stretching, or spending the extra time pampering yourself.

5. Rest days give you time to be a well-rounded person

Working out is an excellent hobby, stress-reliever, and lifestyle component, but if your routine has started to get in the way of other parts of your life, it might be time to take a well-planned rest day in order to catch up on what else life has to offer.  While your body and sore muscles might dictate when you take a day off, there are plenty of opportunities to schedule your rest days around vacations, parties, events, and other things you don’t want to miss as well. Taking a guilt-free rest day to explore hobbies, passions, and relationships is an important part of life, and it will only make you a happier, more multifaceted person.  

If you’re worried that stepping away from your workout routine is going to sabotage your efforts, fear not: rest days are an incredibly important part of your physical, mental and emotional health.  By taking at least one day off per week, you’ll allow your body time to reap the benefits of your workouts, avoid gym burnout, and improve other areas of your life.  Let’s normalize taking the day off when we’re tired, sore, or simply need a margarita:  it will only make us better in the long run.

Rosanna Hines 02/09/2023
Share this Article
Facebook Twitter Email Print
Share
Previous Article What to Do If Your Partner Doesn’t Go Down On You
Next Article Ninebot KickScooter D38E review

Editor's Pick

Creality Sermoon V1 Pro review
Social Distancing Doesn’t Have to Mean the End of Your Sex Life
Strength Training or Cardio: Which Should You Focus On?
What Do Sexual Fantasies About Your Ex Mean?
The Workout Motivation Tips Our Editors Swear By

You Might Also Like

Why You Need To Change Your Workout Routine

19 hours ago

The Workouts That Made Me Love Exercising

24 hours ago

Tabata: The 4-Minute Workout That Everyone Should Do

1 day ago

I Grilled a Top Los Angeles Trainer For Her Workout Tips

2 days ago

Removed from reading list

Undo
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Lost your password?