. When I step into the weight room or start the treadmill, I know that for the next 30 to 60 minutes, my only focus is to create a stronger, healthier and fitter me. Worrying about work deadlines and tackling to-do’s on my ever-growing list doesn’t enter the picture.
“Think of it this way, if you don’t give your body time to adapt to the physical demands, it will never get a chance to ‘catch up’ and get stronger,”, a certified personal trainer at Life Time Athletic Boston and TEAM Burn program lead, tells SELF. But that doesn’t mean you need to avoid all activity on your rest days.
—an active recovery day features easy workouts equivalent to no more than 60 to 70 percent of your maximum effort . For example, if you’re training for a marathon, you can use an active recovery day as an opportunity to walk a few easy miles or take a gentle yoga class to work on flexibility.
Love the concept of active recovery because I never actually rest on 'rest' days. Great read!!🧘🏼♀️