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Depending on your age, fitness level, goals and activity, there are many types of rest to consider. There is active rest between sets, active rest between workout days and passive rest for both. All ...

But what does "resting" really mean? For many, it's synonymous with couch, blanket, and not moving an inch. And while that passive rest has its place, there's a "superhero" in the world of recovery ...

When it comes to resting for recovery, there are two categories. The first is passive rest – the “do nothing” approach, in which you take time off to relax, and avoid anything that resembles training.

I've always thought that the term "active rest" sounds like an oxymoron. To me, it's analogous to "jumbo shrimp" or "seriously funny" (both of which I regularly say). If I was new to exercise ...

Outside magazine, March 1995 Honoring the Day of Active Rest Go ahead and exercise in your downtime, but thou shalt keep it easy. That’s a command. By Ken McAlpine Spring beckons, and with it the ...