If you’ve recently committed to a fitness plan, your enthusiasm may push you to hit the gym every single day. In this video, learn why it's important to include rest days in your week, according to Certified Trainer Holly Rilinger.
Coach, trainer, and 10-year veteran of the fitness world, Holly Rilinger is known as one of the most inspiring motivational trainers in the game.
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National Institute of Health: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2006). Your guide to physical activity and your heart.
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