Rest After Exercise - How Much Helps, How Much Hurts

After athletic competition or a hard workout it would seem that complete rest would be the best way to encourage recovery. However, research is finding advantages to engaging in active rest for faster recovery.

Active rest is different that complete rest, which is also necessary to maintain high level sports performance. Many athlete know the importance of rest, but still feel guilty when they take time off. Keep in mind that the body repairs and strengthens itself in the time between workouts, and continuous training can actually weaken the strongest athletes.

Follow these tips for getting adequate rest to get the most from your rest and recovery days.