How often do yall take them and how long do they last?
How important are they? I've been lifting for 11 months and I've taken 1 break.
How important are they? I've been lifting for 11 months and I've taken 1 break.
Breaks from the Gym?
- Thread starter Shadow King
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I deload every 4-6 weeks. I can't stay out completely... I just do some calisthetics shyt... but I dial it way back.
I go by how I feel, I can tell when I'm phoning it in. I'll sometimes take a full week off the weights and just do cardio/maintenance stuff.
I think it's better just to switch it up and not always lift heavy or lift weights. Do calisthenics for a month. Lift lighter and do more reps. Take a week or two off periodically from everything. Gotta remember you only have one body, too much wear and tear/injury chances and you not an athlete or getting paid for training. One bad back injury and you're walking/sitting different for life.
The rest days are a must but I'm talking about a stretch of days where you're not doing anything. For example at the end of August/start of September I was told by my doctor to take a break from lifting to avoid abdominal pressure (I had a hemorrhoid that hemorrhaged), so for about 2 weeks I did absolutely nothing.
I must admit I never go more than 3 days without doing anything...Usually at most I would Rest 2 days like the last time I went to the gym was Saturday. I’ve been resting the past couple of days.
dora_da_destroyer
Master Baker
damn, i was just about to post this. i've been in the gym hard 5 days a week for the past year+ (and doing some form of exercise every damn day for the past ~6 months) and i'm getting burnt out. even on vacation i got a few workouts in, i haven't taken a whole week (or more) off in over 14 months. i'm getting burnt out, like i still do my workouts, but moreso out of obligation, i'm legit agitated by them. 
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idonttouchgrass
Superstar
i just took 3/4 weeks off for the 3rd time in a year. I also stopped eating in a surplus and lost a few pounds (luckily, my strength barely moved 
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damn, i was just about to post this. i've been in the gym hard 5 days a week (and doing some form of exercise every damn day for the past ~6 months) and i'm getting burnt out. even on vacation i got a few workouts in, i haven't taken a whole week (or more) off in over 14 months. i'm getting burnt out, like i still do my workouts, but moreso out of obligation, i'm legit agitated by them.
It happens.
You'll feel like an uncaged tiger when you return if you let yourself take a few days/a week off.
I haven't felt obligation yet, I've been basically non stop cause I love it. If I didn't have to take my one break it would be 11 months non-stop of 4-4-5 days a week.damn, i was just about to post this. i've been in the gym hard 5 days a week for the past year+ (and doing some form of exercise every damn day for the past ~6 months) and i'm getting burnt out. even on vacation i got a few workouts in, i haven't taken a whole week (or more) off in over 14 months. i'm getting burnt out, like i still do my workouts, but moreso out of obligation, i'm legit agitated by them.
Last week I did 6 days with 3 being heavy
Diondon
Thanks to the lawyers uh, I marbled the foyer
A week break won't rock the boat
Muscle memory is boss
I been lifting over 10 years I take breaks every now and then. Usually when I'm travelling though
Muscle memory is boss
I been lifting over 10 years I take breaks every now and then. Usually when I'm travelling though
This thread gets made every few weeks.....
Taking time off is fine. It's good because it gives your muscles extra time to rest. The biggest concern should be making sure your diet doesn't slip....
Taking time off is fine. It's good because it gives your muscles extra time to rest. The biggest concern should be making sure your diet doesn't slip....
onthereal
All Star
I pretty much lift until I feel my body shutting down. I can hit the gym 10+ days straight. If there's anything left in the tank, I keep going. Once I full exhaust myself, I take off several days in a row.
I just prefer getting in a lot of volume. For others, it's different.
I just prefer getting in a lot of volume. For others, it's different.