Spring Forward to Action 30-Day Challenge: Day 28 - Crash & Rest Day

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29 Apr 2006 05:00 AM

Welcome to the last rest day of the 30-Day Challenge. It will not be the last of your crash and rest days. No matter what fitness program you dive into in the coming weeks, you need to make sure you take sufficient downtime to let your muscles repair and heal. These are the days that let you rebuild your muscle tone and restore your energy levels.

Without this downtime, you can do yourself personal injury. You are also more likely to give up your workout program when you do not take the time to rest, relax and rejuvenate.

Take the day to spend time with the family, see a movie, read a book or just take a nap in the afternoon. Focus on feeling better as you enjoy your day of rest. Be sure to take the time to enjoy your personal sense of fitness and health.

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Heather Long is 35 years old and currently lives in Wylie, Texas. She has been a freelance writer for six years. Her husband and she met while working together at America Online over ten years ago.

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