What can I do to better myself on rest days?

fabbielous
fabbielous Posts: 11
in Fitness and Exercise
I usually just do yoga in the evening on rest days. Sometimes I find myself "working out" without even realizing it. I know I really need to take rest days seriously because I'm young, but I feel so unaccomplished and bored throughout the day. Is there anything I can do that will keep me from exercising but feeling accomplished at the end of the day? Something I can do that'll be beneficial to my running performance.

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  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I don't see anything wrong with yoga, stretching, or taking a walk--and these will also help your running. I also use "rest days" to catch up on house cleaning.
  • cupcakes_and_cardio
    cupcakes_and_cardio Posts: 369 Member
    Walking is good to do, not too harsh on the body, but a decent workout nonetheless. :)
  • astrampe
    astrampe Posts: 2,169 Member
    It's called a REST day for a reason - your body needs rest in order to recover for peak performance...
    Go for a walk - a casual one, not a timed one...
    clean out your closets, go for a bike ride, go shopping....Do not obsess.....
  • 1ConcreteGirl
    1ConcreteGirl Posts: 3,677 Member
    Rest DOES better you.

    I am sure you are a wonderful person and I apologize if this was too harsh.:flowerforyou:
  • CrankMeUp
    CrankMeUp Posts: 2,860 Member
    this.

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  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    Tantra
  • whierd
    whierd Posts: 14,025 Member
    this.

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    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :drinker: :heart:
  • CrankMeUp
    CrankMeUp Posts: 2,860 Member
    this.

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    :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :drinker: :heart:

    its true

    have a drink and relax...it does a body good.
  • usmcmp
    usmcmp Posts: 21,219 Member
    Stretch, foam roll and rest.
  • BinaryPulsar
    BinaryPulsar Posts: 8,927 Member
    I guess it depends on what you do and how much rest you need. A lot of people have "active rest" days between workout days and one full rest day a week. It is ok to be active daily. You just need breaks from weights and intensive training.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Read a book
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Read a book

    We don't read books, that's what television is for. :flowerforyou:



    Seriously though OP, the possibilities are endless. Take up a hobby (I like to paint, and yes, read books), clean your house, learn a new skill.
  • PlayerHatinDogooder
    PlayerHatinDogooder Posts: 1,018 Member
    Clean your house and catch up on paperwork.

    It's not like you have to go into a coma or anything.
  • taunto
    taunto Posts: 6,420 Member
    TOPIC: What can I do to better myself on rest days?

    Rest. Thats what you can do.

    Walk around and do normal chores and try to be active but rest itself is of epic importance.
  • ItsCasey
    ItsCasey Posts: 4,021 Member
    I'm not calling you lazy because I don't know what you do on your non-rest days, but if you're working as hard as you should be, rest days are like a breath of fresh air. I spend mine doing mobility work, stretching, massage, eating, and sleeping.
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    Another vote for read a book. Or watch a film, learn a language, volunteer... Whatever... You're more than just a body!

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