Take that fatigue as a sign that your body's taking care of you
Of course, it's also possible your rest day activities are draining you of your energy. Maybe you're meal prepping for the week ahead, or watching an entire season of —and you find that these activities are causing your eyelids to droop.
"Rest days are not just important, they are essential. Sometimes newer athletes struggle with this concept, but time devoted to rest and recovery is just as crucial as the time we allocate toward our fitness goals. The body and mind need time to repair from the strain of exercise," says SoulCycle master instructor. So find a way to love 'em, fam—they're the key to making sure you get to work out for many years to come.
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