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A Mobility Routine for Your Next Active Recovery Day (Outside)

Posted: Mar 27, 2025 in In the News

This article originally appeared in Outside on March 27, 2025.

Rest days are crucial for healing, muscle growth, and injury prevention, but when you’re craving the endorphin rush of a good workout, sitting still can feel pretty uninspiring. You don’t have to stay glued to the couch to reap the benefits of a day off, though. A little movement—specifically active recovery—can go a long way, both physically and mentally. Light movement can speed up recovery and bring movement into your day without adding too much additional stress to your body.

In general, after a challenging or high-intensity workout or a big race/competition, you should take 48 or even 72 hours of rest. The amount of rest time you take should be long enough that you can execute your next workout or competition without compromising form or intensity, says Chris Gagliardi, an ACE-certified trainer.

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