This weeks workout . . . Are you ready??

I’m actually taking a rest.

Seriously!

I know we talked about it a little in our keys to fitness series but I just wanted to remind you that rest is so important!

Some of you may remember from my menu plan on monday that we have not been feeling 100% in our house this week. So I have decided to listen to my body and take a week off. *gasp* How dare I?? 😉

Rest really is so important.

Really!

It is in the rest and recovery days that your muscles will recover and rebuild, which in turn will show you results.

I for one don’t want to burn out my body so its forced into a period of extended rest due to injury or exhaustion, what about you?

So in my week of rest I plan to play in the park with my little lady, take walks with my beautiful family and enjoy some serious stretching, yoga and relaxation.

You know what . . . I absolutely adore exercise and working out but I am looking forward to this week of rest, recovery and relaxation.

Listen to your body, take a break when you need to. It’s ok. Promise. No need to feel guilty. You work hard, give yourself a break now and then. You deserve it. Being fit and healthy is all about balance. Everything in moderation.

 So what’s on your workout agenda today?

Top image from timtak via Flickr