There are few things I love more in this world than doing nada. This would have shocked college me: My calendar was booked every single day,...
I was training for the Bayshore Marathon in Traverse City, Michigan, last May when my ankle began to ache at the end of a 20-mile long...
This article is part of SELF’s Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that...
Since the beginning of developing The Nap Ministry, I have repeated, “This is about more than naps,” over and over again. I’ve done this because I...
If you’re feeling resentful about your lack of downtime, Dr. Holmes says that, instead of focusing on the time you don’t have, aim to spend the...
“The most striking thing I noticed was from the Garmin Venu 2, which gives stress readings throughout the day based on your heart rate variability (HRV),”...
As a cycling instructor and recreational exercise enthusiast, I’ve learned the hard way that rest days are as—if not more—important as active days. When I treat...
Ideally, we wouldn’t need earplugs to fall asleep, but that doesn’t account for neighbors, construction, and traffic. In reality, many of us must search for the...
Everyone deserves a mattress that’ll help them wake up feeling refreshed and ready to take on the day. The best mattress for athletes should be able...
Whether you’re into strength-training or running, rest days are a key part of any workout routine. But it can be hard to know what to do...