Cardio on Rest Days: Good Idea or Too Much?

ava.official 5 days, 9 hours ago Cardio & Endurance
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ava.official Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 16:21

I’ve been thinking about adding some light cardio on my rest days but I’m not sure if it’ll affect my recovery 😭 Sometimes I feel like walking helps me feel less stiff after a heavy workout. Do you guys do cardio on rest days or prefer complete rest?

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lily_20021 Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 16:23

Light walking on rest days actually helps me feel less sore

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ariana_09 Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 16:24

prefer complete rest when my workouts have been intense

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simply_harper Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 16:25

Active recovery is underrated honestly

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randomvibes_07 Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 16:25

A little walking won’t hurt as long as you’re not overdoing it

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alex_onthegoe Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 16:26

usually go for a relaxed walk and call it a day

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vienna07 Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 16:26

Depends on how exhausted I feel after leg day 😭

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Kiana_22 Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 16:27

Rest days are for recovery so don’t feel guilty about taking it easy

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alex_12 Registered User
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Nov 07, 2026 16:28

Ngl stretching and walking together feel amazing on rest days

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