Are Rest Days Important for Exercise?

Exercise creates microscopic tears in your muscle tissue. But during rest, cells called fibroblasts repair it.

1.  time for recovery

Remember, exercise depletes your muscles’ glycogen levels. If these stores aren’t replaced, you’ll experience muscle fatigue and soreness.

2. Prevents muscle fatigue

When your body is overworked, you’ll be more likely to fall out of form, drop a weight, or take a wrong step.

3. Reduces risk of injury

Even if you push yourself, overtraining decreases your performance. You may experience reduced endurance, slow reaction times, and poor agility.

4. Improves performance

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Rest can help you get better sleep by letting your hormones return to a normal, balanced state.

5. Supports healthy sleep

If you’re a beginner, start running three days a week. Running too much too soon can lead to fatigue and overuse injuries.

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After exercising a specific muscle group, let it rest for one to two days. This gives your muscles a chance to repair and heal.

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