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Rest Day

romping
romping Posts: 64 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I took my first rest day yesterday after 30 days of walking everyday. I was sore, back was hurting and just couldn´t get out there to hit the pavement. I feel great today. Any thoughts?

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  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    That's really good.

    Rest days are important. This was an excellent thing for you to learn.
  • glockster972
    glockster972 Posts: 704 Member
    I take one rest day a week. Like Contrarian said it is important to take some time to rest.
  • CakeFit21
    CakeFit21 Posts: 2,521 Member
    I have lots of thoughts.

    I'm glad you had a great experience with a rest day. :flowerforyou:
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
    I rest 164 hours a week. Give or take a bit.
  • ProudMomoftwo
    ProudMomoftwo Posts: 525
    Good for you!
    Rest days are important and we need to take them now and then.
    Taking care of yourself ( work hard, play hard, and rest well ) is KEY.

    Keep pushing forward...
  • H_Factor
    H_Factor Posts: 1,722 Member
    rest and recovery days are as important, maybe more so, than the work days. you should probably plan a rest and recovery day at least once a week (twice a week once you start doing more high impact exercise).
  • Gigi_licious
    Gigi_licious Posts: 1,185 Member
    Any thoughts?

    What was the question?
  • ashlielinn
    ashlielinn Posts: 920
    I rest one day a week (usually Fridays, but I'll move it if I have a busy night/day somewhere else in the week). Not only is it important for your body to get some recuperation, but it's important for your sanity, as well! ;)
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