A day without planned hard training, used to manage fatigue and support physical and mental recovery.
Why Rest day matters
Rest days help make a programme sustainable, although normal walking and daily activity can continue.
A practical example
Placing a rest day after two demanding sessions when weekly scheduling allows it.
Common mistake
Believing a rest day requires complete immobility or feeling guilty for not training.
Keep the context in mind.
Training and nutrition terms describe general principles. The right exercise, intensity or food target still depends on your experience, health, goals and schedule.
Personalised coaching
Apply the principle to your own training.
A definition is useful, but your programme still needs to match your experience, schedule, recovery and goals.
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