I don’t take rest days.
Yes, I can hear the collective gasp of horror by those who have been trained or taught that rest days are MUST.
As I discussed in my Wellness Versus Labels post, I think it’s important to take a journey of self discovery to determine what the best diet & fitness regime are for you. And I’ve spent the last few years trying different things to see what works best for me.
And believe me, this isn’t just because I’m a Fitness Addict.
In my case it’s actually because my body needs activity on a daily basis to keep my pain levels down. Enter – Active Rest Days.
So what does this entail? No actual workouts or runs, but I find a way to move in different ways to keep my whole body healthy and engaged.
Yes, I allow myself to recover from my workouts – That’s VITAL – But I play things by ear and listen to my body. For me, it’s important to keep moving.
My favorite Active Rest Activities are:
- Walking or Hiking
- Stretching
- Light Yoga {a 15 minute Tara Stiles YouTube video is perfection or try a mellow 50 minute flow class}
Tell me – How do YOU feel about rest days?
