Just because you're not doing a gym workout doesn't mean you can't move your body, Roser says. These exercises can help tend to those sore muscles and joints on a rest day. You can also go for a walk or hike, do a casual bike ride, enjoy some relaxing yoga or pilates, or opt for a low-impact workout session.
Colleen Travers is a PS contributor.
Lauren Mazzo was the senior fitness editor at PS. She is a certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist through the American Council on Exercise. Prior to joining PS, she worked for six years as a writer and editor for Shape Magazine covering health, fitness, nutrition, mental health, sex and relationships, beauty, and astrology.
Alexis Jones (she/her) is the senior health and fitness editor at PS. In her six years of editorial experience, Alexis has developed passions and areas of expertise around mental health, women's health and fitness, racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare, and chronic conditions. Prior to joining PS, she was the senior editor at Health magazine. Her other bylines can be found at Women's Health, Prevention, Marie Claire, and more.
