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posted on August 29, 2025

Hey UF Fam!

Long weekends aren’t just for cookouts, they’re perfect for recovery.

Labor Day gives you an extra day to slow down, recharge, and hit “reset” on both your body and mind. At UF, we’re here to help you build better recovery habits that keep you performing your best, inside and outside the gym.

Recovery isn’t just about giving your muscles a break (though that’s important for repair, hormone balance, injury prevention, immune health, and energy restoration). It’s also about supporting your mental and emotional well-being—regulating stress, sharpening focus, and boosting mood.

Here are a few ways to make the most of the long weekend:

Take a calming walk outside
Spend quality time with friends & family
Get 7–9 hours of sleep
Fuel up with nutritious meals
Treat yourself to self-care, think face masks, a relaxing bath, or stretching
Work on a hobby or passion project that usually gets pushed aside

Remember: recovery is where real progress happens. Give yourself the time to rest, and your body and mind will thank you for it.

P.S. Labor Day hours are 10am-2pm. All classes are cancelled!

-Ashley