Why you need active rest days

You may think that working every day is the right way to reach your goals, and although it can certainly be good to stick to normal, taking break is also part of a balanced fitness routine. But what will happen if you still “rest” while staying dynamic? Enter the concept of active rest days!

This post will dive into active rest, explaining what it is, and how to make it according to your needs.

Active rest vs. complete rest

The days of active rest are far from falling on the sofa. These include low -intensity activities that keep your blood flowing and promote muscle recovery, all of this without reaching your body to its limits. They should be really, really gentle and should not make your heartbeat very high or your muscles should not tired.

Active relaxation day can help accelerate your recovery by helping your body work through domes by improving blood flow and relaxing. You will not feel so hard and can go back to the gym more quickly.

The benefits of active rest days

The days of rest are necessary for several reasons:

• Stop Over Training: There is a limit to how much stress your body can take through exercise. Pushing yourself very strictly can cause injuries, burnouts and platives in your fitness journey. Less severe days give your body time to rebuild and get back firmly
• Better performance: The muscles that are well comfortable and not tight will perform better in your next workout. Combined with a decrease in recovery time, you will reach your goals more faster
• Promote Softened: Your brain and body need rest. Staying active prevents you from breaking the exercise routine and allows you to spend some gym in other activities. Watch with a friend to fill your social needs or enjoy some mild yoga to go to the good Struct s section

Activities of active rest

Active rest can be an activity that triggers you, but not tired.

• Cardio of low -intensity: Walk comfortably, dance in your room or try comfortable swimming
• Yoga or palette: Their meditation or low -intensity version with flexibility
• Stretching the dynamic: Place your muscles

If this is the right intensity, how to measure it: You should be able to communicate when doing activity.

Listen to your body

The key to successful active rest, or any rest day is to listen to your body. Take them when you need them and always keep the severity less. You try to pay attention to the activities you enjoy and on a regular basis, on a regular basis, on a regular basis.