Skip The Gym Today? You May Be Healthier For It
It’s hard to know if these findings apply to us mere mortals, since the study was only conducted in a handful of Olympic athletes. But the study does add to a growing body of research that is bullish on recovery days. Previous studies have found that rest between workouts helps repair and build muscle, prevents performance or weight loss plateaus, lowers the risk of injury and, in some cases, helps with immunity.