It’s no secret that recovering well after a workout helps you to become a faster, stronger and less injury-prone runner. When we first think of recovery, we might picture kicking back and putting our ...

A post-run recovery routine is up there with double-cleansing your face and hand-washing your bras. Things we know are good to do, but easy to skip when the schedule gets spicy. However, prioritising ...

A top running physio and running coach offers their expert insights on how much rest and recovery runners need ...

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 ...

With fitness culture too often celebrating extreme training and a “no days off” mentality, rest is routinely misunderstood or overlooked entirely. If you’re constantly sore, stiff or stuck at a ...

LA Times Studios may earn commission from purchases made through our links. The narrative around rest has evolved. “Sleep when you’re dead” is officially out; recovery is in. Leading the charge are ...