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

As someone who has treated working out as part of my daily routine for the past 12 years, I've come to find out that recovery is just as important as the workout itself. No matter the workout you do, ...

We all (should) know that rest is just as important to fitness as training itself. But how should we rest the best in between intervals? Should we completely chill out or recover actively? ‘Cav’ ...

Rest Day vs. Active Recovery: Should you really put your feet up on a rest day, or is light activity like walking or yoga allowed to aid recovery? FITBOOK consulted long-distance runner Tabea Themann ...

Taking creatine before or after workouts aids muscle growth and strength. Consistency matters more than timing. It boosts ...

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 ...

About six months ago, Sarah* went to a friend's house for a dinner party. The next thing she knew, she was waking up, bleary-eyed in her own apartment. "I was home, and the bike I went to dinner with ...

Are you sabotaging your progress with poor recovery? A certified trainer reveals the biggest mistakes and how to fix them Nasha is a Managing Editor for CNET, overseeing our sleep and wellness ...