How much time should I take between my workouts to rest and recover?

I recently wrote about this topic in my blog ‘Why is recovery important after exercise?’ It is generally recommended that we take two days to recover between workouts, though we may need more or less depending on our fitness levels and the type of workout we do. A 10k run, for example, requires a lot more time to recuperate than a brisk walk with friends.

Factoring in a recovery period after exercise allows the muscles to recover and means they will be able to perform better next time you workout.