The Science of Recovery: Why Rest Days Are Essential for Muscle Growth

Athlete resting on yoga mat during a recovery day after strength training.

You Don’t Build Muscle in the Gym — You Build It While Resting Sounds weird, right? You go to the gym, lift weights, sweat like crazy… and then I’m telling you that’s not when your muscles grow?Exactly. Training is damage. Recovery is growth. If you’re hitting the gym every single day thinking more is better, … Read more