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.

Spring beckons, and with it the temptation to hack out a new you: to strain, hone, and harden without surcease and shed your saggy winter self. Rest is out of the question. But rest is also mandatory.

This article is part of SELF’s Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that taking care of yourself, physically and emotionally, is ...