How does a 'rest day' work?

clairbear88
clairbear88 Posts: 4
in Fitness and Exercise
I'm very new to exercising and I've read that your body needs a rest day especially in the beginning. Do I not do anything? Do I do some cardio?
I am in physical therapy so I need to do those exercises no matter what but what about everything else?

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  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    Rest means rest
  • broox80
    broox80 Posts: 1,195 Member
    I will walk or do some yoga on my rest days.
  • suzibanshee
    suzibanshee Posts: 62 Member
    It means that you should not do any additional exercise than what the physical therapist has told you to do. Enjoy the day :)
  • SunofaBeach14
    SunofaBeach14 Posts: 4,899 Member
    I like to read, watch movies, play cards, drink beer
  • Hauntinglyfit
    Hauntinglyfit Posts: 5,537 Member
    I do nothing at all on my rest days.
  • LokiOfAsgard
    LokiOfAsgard Posts: 378 Member
    Rest is whatever you want to define it as. Some just do light workouts or yoga or a walk, others do absolutely nothing. You just do less than your normal workout.
    If you want to do nothing, go right ahead! if you feel you want to, and can (as in it won't cause any discomfort or pain to do so) Then go ahead!

    In lifting weights, you'll want to do no lifting weights on a rest day. That's when your muscles repair themselves and get stronger. You don't want to keep tearing them down, and not give them a chance to rebuild.

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