It’s easy to get carried away by the feel-good sensations you get from exercise, whether you find it meditative, empowering, or therapeutic. But remember: Leave room for active recovery instead of ...

Any PT worth their weight will emphasise the importance of quality rest and recovery when you’re working towards a training goal. Without adequate downtime, your body doesn’t get the opportunity to ...

Rest is an important piece of any exercise routine, and on some days all your body needs is a long lounge on the couch. But active recovery, which falls somewhere between a full rest day and a workout ...

According to a recent study, however, being physically active may have a greater impact. The right exercise routine may ...

The reason: The Norwegian 4x4 uses longer high-intensity intervals, which give your heart enough time to reach its full pumping capacity and stay there before you recover. Because of that sustained ...

YORK, Pa. — Once you've established a consistent workout routine, it's also important to remember that your body needs a break from intense sessions so it can recover. This is called active recovery, ...

‘The 3-3-3 split is simply three strength sessions, three cardio days and three active recovery days across the week,’ says ...

An ACE-certified trainer shares exercises to keep your muscles moving on the days you're not doing (or don't feel like doing) a high-intensity workout Rest days are crucial for healing, muscle growth, ...

If you work out hard on a regular daily schedule year-round, you will have a few days a week when you need a bit more recovery. Maybe you got a poor night's sleep or haven't had the best nutrition in ...

It’s easy to get excited about your training and those workout sessions that make you feel on top of the world. It is usually the exercise aspect that we put the most physical and mental effort into ...

Firefighters are athletes. Taking care of ourselves means not just getting evaluated by our primary care or department physician but truly embracing a healthy lifestyle. Being able understand your ...