Sometimes it’s hard to know when to stop. But, when it comes to exercise, the experts agree, taking a rest day is essential for both the body and the mind. “You can only train as hard as you recover,” ...

As summer winds down, I’ve been reflecting on how I spent these past few months. For the first time in a long time, I allowed myself to truly rest—to travel, relax, and recharge. This may sound simple ...

State Senator Ann Rest, a Democrat, credited police officers who were proactively checking on her safety with sparing her from an attack. By Mitch Smith State Senator Ann Rest, a Democrat from the ...

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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 ...

Low-impact, easy workouts can offer relief for sore muscles. By Talya Minsberg Rest is an important piece of any exercise routine, and on some days all your body needs is a long lounge on the couch.

THE volume is thundering, the lighting dazzling. Some in the crowd who fill the O2 arena in east London on October 15th are downing burgers and beer; others wear T-shirts bearing their heroes’ faces.