Passive rest — lying down on the sofa after a hard day at the office or stretching out in the hammock after 18 holes of golf — may be the usual way most of us rest when fatigued. Now some scientists ...

When it comes to resting for recovery, there are two categories. The first is passive rest – the “do nothing” approach, in which you take time off to relax, and avoid anything that resembles training.

Jesse had everything she wanted—three beautiful children, a life partner, and a high-paying job in her chosen field. Yet, at the end of each day, she didn’t really go to bed. She collapsed. Tired but ...

Depending on your age, fitness level, goals and activity, there are many types of rest to consider. There is active rest between sets, active rest between workout days and passive rest for both. All ...

With fitness culture too often celebrating extreme training and a “no days off” mentality, rest is routinely misunderstood or overlooked entirely. If you’re constantly sore, stiff or stuck at a ...