Too much of a good thing can be bad for you, and no fitness routine is complete without rest days. In addition to helping your body recover, rest days have many mental health benefits, and they’re an amazing motivational tool.
On the Move
Taking rest days doesn’t automatically make you inactive. You don’t have to hit the gym to be on the move—hiking, going to a local park, gardening, or simply doing some shopping can also give you an amazing and relaxing calorie burn.
Enjoy Other Hobbies
If you have a busy schedule and struggle to find time for your other hobbies, rest days will allow you to do that. Filling your time with activities you enjoy will encourage you to take the same approach with your workouts, and you’ll look forward to them and appreciate them even more.
Stress Relief
Rest days allow you to give your body a break, but that’s not their only purpose. Your mind also needs some rest, especially if you’re putting too much pressure on yourself. Rest days are great stress relief, and they’ll allow you to recharge your batteries before the next training session.
