India, Dec. 5 -- Training consistently is great for progress, but that doesn't mean every day should be a push-your-limits kind of day. Sometimes your body is signalling that it needs rest - and ignoring those cues can cause your hard work to backfire, leading to injury, burnout, or stalled results. True fitness isn't just about showing up; it's equally about allowing enough recovery for your body to stay strong, resilient, and injury-free.

Adi Rad, a fitness trainer who goes by Adixfit on Instagram, has highlighted six situations where it's best to skip your workout because your body is clearly asking for rest. In an Instagram video posted on December 1, the fitness trainer highlights, "Not every time you feel bad is a skip day. But the...