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Rest is an important piece of any exercise routine, and on some days all your body needs is a long lounge on the couch. But active recovery, which falls somewhere between a full rest day and a workout ...

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Being competitive has been part of my DNA since childhood. In my adult years, I still struggle with putting my natural drive toward intensity to rest, which can be an issue when it comes to workouts.

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Keeping fit requires consistency, motivation and discipline — establishing a routine and sticking with it. But building fitness also involves regularly breaking that routine and getting enough rest.

Low-impact, easy workouts can offer relief for sore muscles. By Talya Minsberg Rest is an important piece of any exercise routine, and on some days all your body needs is a long lounge on the couch.