I always vote for active rest. So many of us go from 60 mph to zero & then back to 60 mph. Active rest does many things for us.

1. Clears the mind & lets us enjoy the moments of exercise. A walk in the park, listening to the birds can be therapeutic.

2. Keeps the blood moving. Research shows that delayed muscle soreness responds best to active rest rather than no exercise at all. The blood helps move the lactate out & healing properties in.

3. Alleviates any guilt about not working out.

4. Lets us explore other exercise modalities. Yoga, for example, is a wonderful addition to cycling, running and weight lifting.

That's my $.03 (inflation, you know.)