Between making time for work, family, friends, exercise, chores, shopping—the list goes on and on—it can feel like a huge accomplishment to just take a few minutes to read a book or watch TV before ...

Forget the gym grind; longer rest between sets significantly boosts muscle growth and strength, especially for trained individuals. Research reveals that 3-5 minutes of recovery nearly doubles ...

This article is part of SELF’s second annual Rest Week, an editorial package dedicated to doing less. If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that taking care of yourself, physically and ...