Restoring after a workout:

Although working out regularly is a good thing, it is also important to give the body a chance to rest. This is to avoid Delayed Onset Muscles Soreness or DOMS, which is the soreness or aching you may feel while your body recovers from training. If you’re a beginner, rest a day after every workout that is longer than 60 minutes. To enhance and improve muscle flexibility, using the rest days for low intensity stretching exercises like Yoga and Pilates

Recharging the body:

Whenever you exercise, the body will produce “happy hormones” known as endorphins. After which “calming hormone” an enzyme known as serotonin, will kick in to help you to recharge, stay calm and you can sleep soundly. This hormones helps your body fully recover and gives you a sense of overall well-being.

That is the reason why it is advocated that exercise is important for relaxation and de-stressing.

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