Rest days are important for fitness – here’s why, according to science

Derek Ball

Rest days are important for fitness – here’s why, according to science

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Abstract

In 2017, world famous distance runner, Ron Hill, ended his record of 52 years and 39 days of consecutive running by taking a day’s rest after feeling unwell during one of his runs.

Hill writes in his autobiography that he ran at least one mile a day, and tasked himself with training 13 times per week. His training was conducted without a coach, and was done on a trial and error basis.

Original language	English
Specialist publication	The Conversation
Publisher	The Conversation UK
Publication status	Published - 2 Sept 2020

Bibliographical note

Derek Ball receives funding from the Orthopaedic Trauma Association, The Royal College of Surgeons Edinburgh and the Chief Scientists Office.

Keywords

Exercise
Fitness
Protein
Muscles
Recovery
Rest
Muscle mass

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