How many rest days do I need when exercising?

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I've recently decided to work on my fitness again. I've been exercising every day to help me lose weight. My worry is I might be pushing myself too hard. How often do I need to take rest days to achieve the best results & to give my body the rest it needs?

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How long you should rest and allow for recovery depends on the type of exercise you're doing daily and how quickly you want to see results. If it is a regular aerobic exercise to burn calories, you can continue daily, provided you are resting appropriately between exercise sets.

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