Guest Programmer – Christian Harris
June 24-July 7, 2024

Rest Day

The rest day — embraced by some and dreaded by others — is in some ways just as important as the days hit with intensity in the gym.

Scheduled rest days enable us to maximize intensity in training, either because we just rested and we’re feeling fresh or because we know we have a rest day coming up.

Taking regular rest days allows us to choose our rest days before they choose us, reducing the risk of injury, training plateaus, and burnout.

It’s also important to note that while it’s good to have a set schedule, things can and will change over time depending on an athlete’s health, age, stress levels, nutrition, and goals.

Check-in regularly, analyze your performance, and make tweaks accordingly. Better yet, chat with a CrossFit trainer at your local affiliate, find accountability — both for showing up and for resting — and create a plan to maximize intensity and improve fitness for life.