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Burning calories on rest days?

laurenehopkinsx
laurenehopkinsx Posts: 14 Member
edited December 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Does anyone have any advice/tips on ways I can burn some extra calories on my rest days other than walking? I hate feeling as though I'm just not doing anything, but I don't want to do anything strenuous because I want my muscles to recover as quickly as possible. Any tips?

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  • wilsoncl6
    wilsoncl6 Posts: 1,280 Member
    Any kind of activity that you don't do on a regular basis. Play sports, tennis, basketball, racquetball or something. Heck, hit the swimming pool for some laps or just do some yard work. Anything where you are mobile works.
  • Anabug81
    Anabug81 Posts: 161 Member
    Bike Riding?
  • Azdak
    Azdak Posts: 8,281 Member
    "Rest day" doesn't mean you can't move. Do whatever you want--just not something that mimics the stresses of your workout. To me, a "rest day" still includes a 4 mile walk with the dog--at least.
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