HOW OFTEN SHOULD YOU TAKE TIME OFF

mature muscle · Jan 16, 2009

is it a good thing to just take some time off. i find for myself this is a hard thing to do mentally. once a year for vacation i take a week but even then i find myself looking for a gym. and the first week back is usually tough even when i have an injury i find myself working threw it. so is it good to just say f--k it once in a while.and take a week.

gordo14 · Jan 16, 2009

Yes.........

For one you need to listen to your body. And you also have to have a healthy balance with your life style. There is more to life than the gym. Don't miss the big picture. You only get one shot.

NCMAC · Jan 16, 2009

I would say it's different for every individual.. I just listen to what my body tells me.. if I am sore in a bad way in a particular area..I take a couple days off and then resume..

Dancho · Jan 16, 2009

I usually do not take time off (except for the time when i have vacation during the summer but thats like 10-14days a year)and i do fine. I also do not change my exercises to stress the muscle in new different way and i am still growing. If it aint broke dont fix it...

Chrisco915 · Jan 16, 2009

I just had the flu for the past 14 days and it really kicked my butt. I have been at it for a year straight and the time off actually alleviated a few aches and pains and renewed my brain. Sometime I guess it is good to clean one's head and refocus. I had to get sick for this to happen though. I doubt I would have taken this time off without it.

MattyFSU · Jan 16, 2009

gordo14 said:
For one you need to listen to your body. And you also have to have a healthy balance with your life style. There is more to life than the gym. Don't miss the big picture. You only get one shot.

couldnt agree more. life is just to short.

but my .02 is i normally go 12 to 14 weeks straight and then take a whole week off. its worked good for me so far.

Beachmuscle · Jan 16, 2009

One or two months a year... with a week or two spaced in here or there... works for me, come back stronger and feel more motivated and energetic.

Don't lose much either, comes back quick. Just keep your diet good.

bigcats · Jan 17, 2009

It is up to your body like most people say.I am personally experiencing this right now.I have been going straight since i was 24.Taking maybe two days off a week.I am going to be 37 in april wife and kid.It is good to take appropriate time off from everything in life.listen to your body in wont steer you wrong.lift smart not heavy.