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The Importance of Rest

Factual: Health & Wellbeing

08/06/2015

BBC Radio Scotland - Personal Best, The Importance of Rest

A look at the importance of resting the mind and body from exercise and from life.

Gillian Russell finds out about the importantance of rest after exercise and how taking time out can improve not only health but productivity as well.

Self-confessed "over-exerciser" Jane Pottie talks to Gillian Russell about how much fitness she does each week and the motivation behind it. She understands the importance of rest but why does she take so few days off exercise and will she learn to adapt her fitness regime?

Running, Biomechanics & Corrective Exercise Coach Sarah Russell talks about the importance of rest, what happens to both body and mind when we do rest and what are the consequences of over-exercising? Plus ideas and strategies for incorporating rest into your fitness regime ... and into your life.

Calmworks.com co-founder Malcolm Scovil talks about why taking 'time out' in your busy day is hugely beneficial for your health and your productivity as well.

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