Rest Day… But Not Really: Why Active Recovery Still Means Showing Up

10,000 steps hit

Rest Day… But Not Really

Let’s talk about “rest days.”The kind where you don’t run, don’t ride — but you still do the work.

Yesterday was supposed to be a rest day for the bike and run. But I’m not here to coast. I’m here to grow. So instead of taking a full day off, I dialled it down — and showed up anyway.

The Session (40 mins of focused effort):

• 5x20 reverse lunges

• 5x15 incline press-ups

• 5x15 lat pull-downs

• 5x12 lateral raises

• 5x15 leg raises

Bodyweight, a cable machine, and no excuses.

Then I knocked out my 10,000 steps. Because recovery doesn’t mean stillness — it means movement with purpose.

Why Active Recovery Matters

Training isn’t just about going full throttle. It’s about consistency — stacking small wins every single day.Active rest days are the glue that hold the training week together. They help with:

• Recovery without regression

• Improved circulation and mobility

• Keeping the habit loop alive

• Mental clarity and commitment

You don’t always need a heavy sweat session. But you do need to stay involved in your own progress.

Final Thoughts

You’re not lazy for resting — you’re smart for doing it right.Just remember: rest is a strategy, not an escape.

Keep showing up. Even when it’s “rest.”That’s how we win — session by session, step by step.