Active recovery is wildly misunderstood. Most people either skip it entirely or accidentally turn it into another training day, thinking a "chill" 11-mile run counts as recovery. We're breaking down what active recovery actually means, why it's critical even for everyday gym-goers, and the biggest mistakes people make (like undereating on recovery days or joining group fitness classes when you should be resting). From understanding what low intensity actually feels like to recognizing when life stress means you need to back off training, we're covering how to structure recovery that supports your progress. Because your body doesn't get stronger during training, it happens during recovery. If you're always tired, sore, and burnt out, proper active recovery might be the missing piece.