Did you know that it's actually beneficial to not work out every single day?
Rest days literally prevent injury caused by repetitive stress and strain on our muscles; otherwise known as "over exercising."
The science behind this explains that our muscles need to replenish their glycogen stores, in order to reduce muscle fatigue and prepare the muscles for their next workout.
So, taking a full day to rest and recover can be just as important as a day of exercising in itself because it drastically decreases your risk of injury and illness.
But you don’t need to cut exercise out of your rest days completely!
Our Vacation Flex Program for Ageless Golfers is built so you shouldn't have to take a full rest day, because we recommend you take more Active Rest Days (x4) than Workout Days (x3) per week.
However, check out the last section of this article (below) for signs that it's time to take a full rest day.
Active Rest
Rest and recovery are very important aspects of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
Active Rest refers to the concept that you shouldn't be completely sedentary on a day that you're not scheduled for a workout. You should actually be doing a bit of light stretching (5-mins) and walking in (25-mins) on your days off, too.
Signs that it's time to take a Rest Day:
Here are a few clear indicators that it's definitely time to slow down and take a rest day:
irritability
insomnia
persistent muscle pain or soreness
prioritizing fitness over everything else
sluggishness, binge eating, or craving comfort foods after you work out
...and a reduction in the benefits of your workout, such as:
the inability to complete your regular workout routine
a decreasing rate in fat loss and/or muscle gain
A well balanced workout schedule not only includes Strength, Balance, Cardio and Flexibility exercises but also Active Rest days. Thanks for reading!
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