Posts from — July 2007

What is Active Rest and How it Can Make You Fitter

Active Rest includes swimming, yoga, easy bike rides and fun runs. Photo by Tim Tadder/CorbisNo one can train all out all the time. In fact, resting is a critical training tool as long as it’s active.

The American College of Sports Medicine states that “the normal effective cycle of training involves an increase in training, which tires the athlete, but also stimulates improvements in fitness. The vast majority of this improvement occurs during the rest and recovery period after an intense training bout.”
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July 20, 2007   No Comments