When to Take a Break? (Personal Trainer Input needed)

Typically, I recommend to my clients to workout 5-6 days a week so you get at least 1-2 days a week of rest. Their weekly workouts consist of various ranges of 3-5 days of cardio, 2-5 days of strength, and daily flexibility, all dependent on their goals, preferences, and schedules. I then tell them to take an active recovery week or two (depending on how hard they've been working) every 3 months. Active recovery isn't sedentary, though. They still have to work in the yard, clean the house, play games with the kids, etc., because I don't let them count those things as exercise since they are included in their normal daily activity level.