I know rest days can sometimes be super boring, at least they are for me. At first I would still go to the gym even on my rest days because I felt like I should be doing more/be productive. However, overtraining is a real thing and can actually decrease the amount of muscle you gain! So definitely

🛌 How often do you let yourself rest and what does your schedule look like? I’m personally trying to fix my self care routine because my hobbies take up so much of my time but it’s important to give yourself attention to. I have experienced feeling incredibly guilty for being lazy. Growing up n

Today I hit legs! I can already feel the soreness coming in! Let know if you end up doing this workout and how you feel!! 💕 #work out 💪 #christianworkout #savethisworkout #Lemon8Diary

as a recovering perfectionist and overachiever, i’ve put a lot of effort into figuring out how to accomplish everything i want to SUSTAINABLY (which means figuring out how to rest ✨while✨ being productive it’s sooo important to remember that slowing down isn’t about neglecting your goals - it’s

Here are a few things I do on rest and recovery days to speed up muscle recovery! - Foam rolling + full body stretching - Sauna for 10-15 minutes - proper sleep of minimum 8+ hours - Jaccuzi for 15-20 minutes. *i’ll choose jacuzzi if im VERY sore, and sauna if i’m mildly sore. I don’t a

Highest thing I got on is the boots 40$ but if I told you the rest you wouldn’t believe me #therozethatstayredd #youcanhashtagme #booktour

I felt like my first post was misleading, so I wanted to correct my error 🤣 I saw it got all the views, but a few likes which told me what y’all were looking for and I got you! If this isn’t enough - don’t be shy! Ask & you shall receive! I don’t know all there is to know, but I do know a few t

Here are three tips on WHY you should focus on rest and recovery if you want to get SWOLE! :) Adequate sleep: Ensure you get enough quality sleep each night, as this is when the body repairs and grows muscle tissue. Active recovery: Incorporate light exercises or activities such as walking, yo

What pintrest thinks of my name is pretty spot on 😊💕 #pinterest #astheticpictures #western #coastalcowgirl #desertcowgirl #country

🌴 Embrace Rest Days and Enjoy Your Vacation! 🌞 Hey, food and fitness lovers! As much as we love our high-protein, healthy meals and crushing it at the gym, taking time to rest and enjoy life is just as important. Here’s why you should embrace rest days and let yourself savor the moment during yo

Because you deserve it 🧖🏼‍♀️ Do you struggle with allowing yourself to rest? I’m guilty of this too 🙋🏼‍♀️ After a long week at school/university or work, we need to take time to recharge. Resting effectively involves allowing your mind and body to disconnect from daily stressors and responsib

The gym is there to help you get stronger, healthier, gain confidence etc. Not to compare yourself to others do your best and focus only on yourself from yesterday only then will you become content. Minneapolis #gym #fitnessgoals #fitness #workouttips #workout

rest days are extremely important, but sometimes it’s easy to get caught up in our goals and want to skip the rest. it’s so important that we implement AT LEAST 1-2 rest days per week! 1. you make be doing more harm than good. while you may think that skipping your rest day will get you to your

🎀Another day, another trip to T.J. Maxx because apparently, I can’t stay away. 😅 I went in hoping for a big Steve Madden purse, only to find out they don’t sell them anymore. So now I’m over here falling for Juicy Couture like it’s a rebound relationship. 💕 🎀Also, I stumbled across these Sand

Just me or do you know your bf or someone you’re talking to is a keeper because they let you show them your pintrest board and don’t cause a fuss over it🤭💗😂 #pintrest

Rest days are ESSENTIAL when it comes to reaching your fitness goals. I started my cycle last night and I woke up with absolutely no motivation to get through my workout this morning. So I was open and completely honest with my trainer and he agreed to let me just do a low impact workout today.

Ignoring a sprain can lead to pain, instability, and recurring injuries but the right approach can get you back to moving strong. Here’s what happens when you sprain a ligament and how to recover the right way! #selfcare #sprainankle #anklesprain #musclerecovery #physicaltherap

Let me start out by saying that this has GOT to be the most unflattering angle of all times. Ok before you get super excited these two pictures are 1 year apart. Yes I was younger in the first pic. That being said. I’m gonna share my tips but I also have to say I am the least disciplined per