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As a personal trainer and fitness enthusiast, I thoroughly enjoy my gym workouts, and the idea of taking a day off isn’t very tempting. You may have similar feelings and wonder if rest days are ...

Rest days are an important part of any workout routine, since they help you to save your energy for future training days. But what counts as rest, exactly—do you need to avoid all exercise? I’ll break ...

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If you’re anything like me, movement is a highlight of your day. Whether it’s walking, running, Pilates, HIIT training, or yoga, exercise keeps me refreshed, clear-headed, and feeling my best. But ...

If you're spending two or four days in the gym, alternate between upper- and lower-body exercises to allow space for growth and recovery, experts say.