The following cheat-sheet will give you an idea of how many rest days you need a week, depending on your goals: ...

TAKING A NO days off mentality to accomplish your fitness goals might have short term benefits, but likely wind up putting yourself at risk of injury in the long run. That type of mindset is an ...

Over the past few years, runners have really embraced the idea of recovering as hard as they train. Those training for marathons added more rest and active recovery days into their schedule last year, ...

How long it takes to lose weight can vary based on a number of factors, such as age, medications you take, your activity level, and more. Learn how to do it right.

Adding a de-load week to your routine can help you build muscle and strength for efficiently. A powerlifting doctor said she ...

Building muscle depends on several factors and isn't something that'll happen overnight after just one workout.

A former boss once assigned me to the only office on our floor with a column right down the middle. She apologized, but I quickly sensed my advantage. Positioning my desk behind this eyesore, I could ...

When Ali Kahlert was diagnosed with a kidney infection last month, she gratefully accepted an IV at urgent care and dutifully swallowed antibiotics as prescribed. It was the last bit of the doctor’s ...

For NPR's Life Kit, Shereen Marisol Meraji speaks with Trisha Hersey, author of "Rest Is Resistance," about fighting against the feeling that our productivity equates to our worth. It can be hard to ...

It hit me like a ton of bricks one Saturday night how much burnout was affecting my life. I had just canceled on a friend's wedding weekend to work instead. A voice in my head kept saying, "You can't ...

Today is National Day of Rest for Black Women. So, sorry if you’re reading this from work. Much like Black Girl Day Off, which arrived in the middle of October, today may be difficult for some to take ...