Rest days???

In my opinion you don't need a leg rest day based on your activity. If you were lifting HEAVY weights, it would be a different story.

I second bizco-with what you are doing I don't think you need rest day.

I usually workout Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri and Sat and rest on Wednesday and Sunday. I also don't just work one part of my body though. Listen to your body, if you need a rest day take it. It's not recommended to workout 7 days a week anyways. If you work your body too hard it becomes counterproductive.

By no stretch of the imagination would I consider myself a fitness expert. I would tend to agree with the people who say not to take a break with what you're doing. I take a 'rest day' from my main workouts every week, but also do a daily 3-4 mile dog walk, 3.5mph, that I don't skip unless it's a weather situation.

Having said that, I would also add, listen to your body. If you're in pain and don't feel good, take a break and go again tomorrow. Cliche phrase: It's a marathon, not a sprint. You'd be better served taking a day off willingly than hurting yourself, and who knows how long you'd be out then.

I do cardio in my rest days from lifting. Usually, once a week (mostly after legs day lifting) I will take one day off and rest. But you probably don't "need" a rest day for cardio. If you want one than that's cool, take one. But your body probably doesn't need it. To recover.

Yes, you should take a rest day. Especially since you said you were sore. I work out two days, rest one. With that method, I get in 4 or 5 days a week of exercise. Just because you're walking, doesn't mean it's not hard work for YOU. I know when I walk, I get almost as sweaty as I do running (it just takes longer). As your fitness level increases, you may need less rest, but I prefer to up the intensity of my workout and still take my rest days.

It's okay to take a rest day. I normally incorporate one in on Friday or Sunday depending on how the weekend is going to be.

Rest days are equally important physically and mentally. So what you dont lift weights. You still need rest. Your own body is telling you to take a break. So instead of listening to a bunch of strangers on the net, listen to the one thing that knows you best, your own body.

A Rest day is just as important as your workout days... I workout 6 days a week cardio and 3 days a week weight training but I always take 1 full day off to allow my body a day of rest and repair... The crazy thing is that rest day is normally the day I lose the most of my weeks weight... My rest day is normally on the weekends prefer Sunday's off cause Monday is a huge weight training/ cardio day..... Best of Luck...

If you feel like you need a rest day, take one! Trust me, your body will appreciate it. I don't do any heavy lifting either, just a 30-36 HIIT run that ends up being just over 3 miles, and another 30 minutes of miscellaneous cardio, including uphill walking on the treadmill. I have just accepted the fact that my body, my knees especially, need time to off. So instead of trying to go every single day I only hold myself accountable for going 5 days a week. If I feel good and want to do extra, thats great, but don't over do it when your body is giving you signs!

You should always rest, I usually walk about 5 days a week and I rest for 2 days.

The best way to recover from that particularly tough workout? A day or two of rest followed by a light bout of exercise is recommended. Also make a point to get at least eight hours of sleep a night which your body will need to repair those tiny muscle tears that occur during workouts and enable your body to build new muscle. Good nutrition is also key: Think lean protein (fish, skinless chicken breast, tofu), whole grains and plenty of fruits and vegetables. Here are the 9 ways your body will let you know if you're headed for exercise burnout.

1. Decreased performance. A drop in your workout performance is one of the earliest signs of overload.

2. Disinterest in exercise. A significant decrease in motivation or enjoyment of the activity can be a major sign of burnout.

3. Mood changes. Depression, anger, confusion, anxiety and irritability are common when your body is overstressed physically. Those same stress hormones you release when you're emotionally stressed are also released when you're physically overloaded.

4. Delayed recovery time. Persistent muscle soreness that lasts for hours or days after your workout is a sure sign you need more rest.

5. Elevated resting heart rate. When you put more stress on the heart, it has to work a lot harder. An increase in your normal resting heart rate, say, from 50 beats per minute to 65 beats per minute, could indicate that you're placing excessive stress on your body.

6. Fatigue. Mental or physical grogginess is a hallmark sign of overtraining.

7. Diminished appetite. A decrease in appetite can occur in the middle to later stages of overtraining, and goes hand in hand with feelings of fatigue and lack of motivation. By slowing down bodily processes like metabolism, the body attempts to force a reduction in its workload.

8. Fat gain. If you've lost weight but noticed an increase in body fat, you could be in the later stages of exercise overload. The body responds to prolonged stress by elevating levels of stress hormones, including cortisol. Over time this will lead to increased storage of adipose tissue, as well as inhibit steroid-like hormones that normally help increase muscle. A decrease in muscle mass can cause you to shed a few pounds, but this isn't a good thing since it means your body's less efficient at burning fat.

9. Weakened immune system. Don't try to push through that exercise funk or you'll keep sliding down—to a weakened immune system, inflammation, and outright injury." Not a good thing. Prolonged overtraining can take weeks, even months, to recover from, and can put your health at risk. Chronic inflammation, for example, has been linked to diabetes, heart disease and cancer. Bottom line: Nurture your body and give it a much-deserved break when it needs to rest after that tough workout.