YORK, Pa. — Once you've established a consistent workout routine, it's also important to remember that your body needs a break from intense sessions so it can recover. This is called active recovery, ...

Fitness pros explain how to read your body’s cues, prevent overtraining, and maintain long-term progress.

Rest days are crucial to give your muscles time to rest and recover, especially after doing strength training or an intense workout. I remember my physical therapist always reminding me, “Take your ...

I used to train with a group that spanned the spectrum from milers to marathoners, all at a similar competitive level. For large stretches of autumn and winter, we could all train together in some ...

During rest, muscles grow: You can spend the day off between intense training sessions on the couch—or should you move around for better recovery? Photo: Getty Images, Collage: FITBOO Rest Day vs.

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Taking a day off doesn’t mean doing nothing. That’s not what active recovery looks like. Then what is active recovery. Our expert explains. “Light activity — like walking, yoga, stretching, or an easy ...

Firefighters are athletes. Taking care of ourselves means not just getting evaluated by our primary care or department physician but truly embracing a healthy lifestyle. Being able understand your ...