In America’s fast-paced fitness culture, specialists are sending a clear message: progress doesn’t happen only in the gym — it happens during rest.

Sleep is the most powerful recovery tool athletes have. During sleep, growth hormone is released, and muscle tissues are repaired. The nervous system resets, and the body is able to be refreshed. ...

If you’ve ever worried that a rest day might erase your progress, take a deep breath — research shows the exact opposite. Recovery is where the real gains are made for your fitness. Strength training ...

After a great lifting session, you feel good about yourself, but the next day your body feels stiff, sore, and unusually ...

Pomegranate juice can help lower blood pressure and support muscle recovery. The best time to drink the juice could depend on ...

The scenario feels painfully familiar to fitness enthusiasts everywhere: weeks or months of consistent progress suddenly evaporate, leaving you staring at the same weights, the same endurance levels, ...

Protein is important, no matter what your workout entailed, because it helps your muscles recover from the damage caused by exercise, Ehsani explains. Basically, when you work out—whether running or ...

Aerobic fitness is a strong predictor of heart health and longevity, and it can be improved with weekend-only exercise. Exercising only on weekends can still be beneficial, provided the same total ...