You know that your legs need a rest after that brutal “leg day,” but have you ever stopped to consider the importance of resting your abs? Whether you’re doing crunches, working out on an ab machine at the gym, or anything in between — the fact remains that your abs need a rest every once in a while if you want to see long-term results.
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Being healthy and physically fit is about more than trips to the gym. A healthy life requires a healthy lifestyle, and this means that sometimes you need to take a step away from the gym and give your body what it needs most: rest. Rest days are crucial to long-term success, but that doesn’t mean that you need to swap out a day at the gym for a day on the couch. Just as you use strategy at the gym to get the most out of your workout, you need to apply some strategy at home to give your body the best chance at a full recovery.
