Whether you’re aiming for a new personal best, training for your first race, or jogging to stay fit, more is better—right? It’s true increasing your weekly miles and adding more speed work is the key ...

Do you often feel out of balance? Your work and recovery might be out of sync. What you call “rest” could be making you more exhausted, especially if it’s passive, like just lying on the couch. Real ...

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 ...

• As needed, a passive rest day of total relaxation You might feel like you’re doing everything right by training hard, eating well and staying active, but without rest and recovery, the math doesn’t ...

When you think about getting rest, which of these situations comes to mind? While these restful moments all have their place in daily life, it’s a common misconception to view rest as an entirely ...

Feeling exhausted despite getting enough sleep? You may be rest-deprived. Many of us equate the word “rest” with “sleep.” While sleep is important, it's only one part of the picture. Different ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

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 ...