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Having a good workout session is great for stimulating muscle growth, but you won’t be adding any more size or strength without optimizing your recovery afterward. So here are 20 tips on how to optimize your muscle recovery

We often feel envious of those who have achieved extraordinary success in their careers or personal lives. As we watch them ascend the stage to collect another prize or dominate the music charts or bestseller lists, it's easy to assume that they are simply driven by a love of what they do or a desire…

Overwhelm and overbusy can leave us a bit empty. We can't give from a place of lack. The importance of rest is made clear by one lazy day

Hopefully you already know the importance of rest days and take them regularly. Some runners need several rest days a week, while others can get by with just one. There are also runners who can take them less frequently, but they are more of the exception and not the rule. So what do you do with yourself on a rest day?

I decided to make my rest days every Monday. Why? Because I workout the hardest on the weekends and also because work seems to be way more hectic on Mondays. I was thinking, Why not take advantage of these days instead of wondering what to do. Here are 5 Things to Get you Started on Taking Advantage of "Off" Days. Catch up on some other hobbies and activities you like to do. Some examples: painting, scrap booking, taking pictures, etc. I love editing pictures and making collages, so I look…