While on the iHEALTHe® APEX31 Day Plan Release Phase, we only recommend light exercise if you desire. Twenty (20) minutes of low-intensity walking, (or activities such as yoga, stretching, light dancing, housework, and light yard work) is acceptable.
We simply ask that you give us 31 days with minimal or zero intensive exercises, but this is not to be confused with being lazy and sedentary. Heavy exercise induces inflammation, which is fine if your body is capable of quick and proper recovery. The purpose of this program is to help heal your body of inflammation that is already occurring systemically. It is important to allow your body to heal internally to remove inflammation and allow for rest and proper recovery. Only then, once you are done with the 31 days, we strongly encourage effective exercising, as your body will now be better primed for more strenuous activities.
The body is not able to metabolize fat as fast as it is burned with exercise, and you have a significantly greater chance for injury due to rapid onset fatigue. Once you are done with the 31 days, we strongly encourage increasing your exercise regime as tolerated.