Fitness pros explain how to read your body’s cues, prevent overtraining, and maintain long-term progress.

Rest days are crucial to give your muscles time to rest and recover, especially after doing strength training or an intense workout. I remember my physical therapist always reminding me, “Take your ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Most lifters and runners think recovery means doing nothing. But complete rest often leaves you stiff, restless, ...

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.

As someone who has treated working out as part of my daily routine for the past 12 years, I've come to find out that recovery is just as important as the workout itself. No matter the workout you do, ...

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.

Older runners need to up their recovery game in order to run for a lifetime. Here, the science- and expert-back strategies ...

We all (should) know that rest is just as important to fitness as training itself. But how should we rest the best in between intervals? Should we completely chill out or recover actively? ‘Cav’ ...

But what if there was a recovery tool that didn’t look like it came from a hardware store — or from space? Enter Kane, a footwear company taking active relief a step forward, literally. The brand’s ...

Firefighters are athletes. Taking care of ourselves means not just getting evaluated by our primary care or department physician but truly embracing a healthy lifestyle. Being able understand your ...

Are you sabotaging your progress with poor recovery? A certified trainer reveals the biggest mistakes and how to fix them Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness ...