P90X Stretch X, the stretch routine included in the popular at-home fitness program, may provide much-needed relief after completing the brand’s intense cardio and strength training workouts. It’s ...

Fitness pros explain how to read your body’s cues, prevent overtraining, and maintain long-term progress.

In the world of sports, athletes build recovery into their schedules because it is an essential part of their job. They don’t consider it a “nice-to-have” or something they might possibly get to if ...

Walking is a great way to stay active and healthy, especially for women who want to boost their exercise without the risk of high-impact movements, such as running or jumping. However, without proper ...

Yoga Whether it's hot or not, yoga is one of the best activities to do on your active recovery days because it combines flexibility training with low-intensity, total-body strength training, allowing ...

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Taking a day off doesn’t mean doing nothing. That’s not what active recovery looks like. Then what is active recovery. Our expert explains. “Light activity — like walking, yoga, stretching, or an easy ...

During rest, muscles grow: You can spend the day off between intense training sessions on the couch—or should you move around for better recovery? Photo: Getty Images, Collage: FITBOO Rest Day vs.

If you’re someone who trains hard, you probably already know that recovery is just as crucial as the workout itself. But to get out the tight kinks and relieve sore muscles, there is a debate about ...

Active aging is possible with steady routines. These seven tips Boomers trust most focus on daily movement, strength and ...