Rest and Recovery

You've seen many "Rest" challenges over the months but this is such an important, nay essential, part of a healthy fitness program--so here's another chance to take good care of ourselves. Starting now, build in one full rest day into your workout week. Plan your schedule carefully to accommodate daily activity in all domains of your life--those demands may not be restful! R U up for this?

Rest and Recovery Challenge rules

Starting now, build in one FULL rest day into your workout week. Plan your schedule carefully to accommodate all the demands in your busy life.
If you can't kick back and unwind yet, at least build in a super-easy day that requires very little physical and mental effort.
Monitor your progress and performance--a daily log or journal is a great way to do this!
Consider joining the Relax and Recover Tribe--let us know how/what you're doing :)
Not all types of physical activity are suitable for everyone. Users take Challenges and training advice at their own personal risk.

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From Rochelle L

“Started this last month by having a super-easy day each week. This month its a full rest day per week and I really enjoy that day...often indulging in a bubble bath and similar pampering...and spending the day relaxing with my kids and watching movies.”

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Kel M This is more difficult than I thought !! Today other than few TS core challenges & 1km trot ..I will REST body & mind ...sights set my first 10km run tomorrow (beach run weather permitting )

Adelaide, AU • 8:39 GMT, 29 May 2013 • In the Rest and Recovery Challenge

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Mark R, Dave W and 4 othersMark R, Dave W, Matteo R, Richard H, Ali S and Jarod C encouraged this.

Bridget C Rest day yesterday, tried to limit all unnecessary non-exercise related activities as well.

Otaki, NZ • 10:09 GMT, 25 May 2013 • In the Rest and Recovery Challenge

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Martin J and Teresa D encouraged this.

Kel M Forced Rest day ..purely don't have energy ..last few weeks catching up ....running back & forward to work btwn netty carnival with youngest all week ....very sick bedridden eldest ..somedays u just can't do it all ...blah

Adelaide, AU • 11:55 GMT, 23 May 2013 • In the Rest and Recovery Challenge

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Trevor B, Eunice Y and 5 othersTrevor B, Eunice Y, Matteo R, Jane H, Jarod C, Bridget C and Teresa D encouraged this.

Reat is a big part of working out actually.... I think we forget that sometimes cuz it becomes so addicting and we LOVE it. :) Hope the family feels better soon. :)

Chris T • 11:58 GMT, 23 May 2013 • Encourage

Eunice Y, Matteo R and 2 othersEunice Y, Matteo R, Bridget C and Teresa D encouraged this.

Yeah totally chris ..little bummed cant hit the gym ..I know it works wonders on my mind aswell as body ..but tomrorw hit harder with rest day ..thx for good wishes for family :)

Kel M • 12:03 GMT, 23 May 2013 • Encourage

Chris T, Eunice Y and 2 othersChris T, Eunice Y, Matteo R and Bridget C encouraged this.

Rest up, rejuvenate, regenerate, and RELAX Kel :)

Jane H • 9:03 GMT, 23 May 2013 • Encourage

Kel M and Bridget C encouraged this.

Bridget C Yesterday I hung out with my kids for the day then traveled to stay with my sister and a friend for the night to have nibbles, wines and much needed catch ups, lovely rest day :)

Otaki, NZ • 7:51 GMT, 19 May 2013 • In the Rest and Recovery Challenge

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Kel M and Teresa D encouraged this.

Kel M Hugest weekend ever !!!! awoke refreshed ...little bruised n battered ..but can't wipe smile n feelin of achievement ...well deserved REST DAY ..rewarding myself lunch n shopping with best friend who stood by myside throughout
weekend adventures :))) ..from warrior mud wrestlers to pretty pink runners

Adelaide, AU • 10:15 GMT, 12 May 2013 • In the Rest and Recovery Challenge

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Marija B, Ali S and 7 othersMarija B, Ali S, Albert M, Richard H, Matteo R, Heather E, Jarod C, Eunice Y and Bridget C encouraged this.

Bridget C Great challenge for me as I normally spend my exercise rest day busy catching up on household/social stuff so this week I planned today as a real rest day with minimum responsibilities and will do my best to keep it up each week :)

Otaki, NZ • 10:39 GMT, 8 May 2013 • In the Rest and Recovery Challenge

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Jonathan H encouraged this.

Carol Ann B going to make my rest day a Saturday each week.. partly because our family schedule is too busy for me to fit in any exercise.. but mostly because I can relax on Saturday evenings watching 'Strictly come dancing' soon.. oh yeah!!

Lincolnshire, GB • 11:26 GMT, 21 Sep 2012 • In the Rest and Recovery Challenge

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Michelle N, Sandra B and 4 othersMichelle N, Sandra B, Carole C, Mairead S, Lorain R and Lena C encouraged this.