Why A Rest Day is Important in Exercise

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Working out is amazing (and has so many benefits beyond losing weight!) but it's also so important to take rest days every week, too. Here's why it's so important to take rest days from exercising

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BUT FIRST...

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Working out puts stress on your body

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This stress leads to an increase in the production of cortisol

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Cortisol regulates your metabolism, sleep cycle, blood pressure, and more

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This increase in cortisol can mess with your sleep cycle, anxiety levels, appetite, and more

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Your body needs time to recharge

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Not taking a rest day every week can lead to injury or burn out.

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Your body also needs time to rest so it can repair the tiny tears in muscle fibers from working out

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Take care of yourself. And give your body a chance to recharge

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