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

Rest days are a standard part of exercise programs, especially beginner ones: You work out one day, then rest the next. That can be a good schedule, but complete rest days are not the only way to ...

EDITOR’S NOTE: Dana Santas, known as the “Mobility Maker,” is a certified strength and conditioning specialist and mind-body coach in professional sports, and is the author of the book “Practical ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." As someone who loves to work out, I want to make every day of training count. Whether it’s Pilates, ...

If you’ve ever worried that a rest day might erase your progress, take a deep breath — research shows the exact opposite. Recovery is where the real gains are made for your fitness. Strength training ...

Resting deeply is more than just sleeping the recommended hours each night, and there's actually seven types of rest. Here's how to find rest that truly restores you.

Sometimes it’s hard to know when to stop. But, when it comes to exercise, the experts agree, taking a rest day is essential for both the body and the mind. “You can only train as hard as you recover,” ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Discussions on diet typically involve talking with clients about what to eat on training days.