do you work out harder after a cycle or take time off?

[bgdaddysmooth]

I just read a post and the opinions on this seem to vary. I just wanted to get an overall concesus.

 

[anabolic24/7]

I use less intensity because of the recovery factor. That needs to be an option. I dont do either of the two choices so I didn't vote. Why would you take time off?

 

[lawnsaver]

You must not push it too hard when coming off. You want to preserve muscle, not destroy it. YOu dont recover nearly as fast when off.

 

[atwa]

i still work-out,but not as hard. try to give my muscles alittle more of a break.

 

[Green]

GOOD QUESTION

I don't know. I guess I have to come off first

 

[ROAD DOG]

I cut back on the number of sets,I just concentrate on maintaining.If you work just as hard off a cycle as you did when you were on,you will probably lose muscle.

 

[Big Johnson]

MOST GUYS I KNOW FEEL LIKE TAKING TIME OFF AFTER A CYCLE. ONE OR TWO WEEKS DOESN'T KILL YOUR GAINS. IT GIVES YOU TIME FOR JOINTS TO HEAL, TOO.

 

[MadCow1]

This is not a black/white issue. Total volume must be decreased and a week off may be beneficial but core exercises should be trained hard and heavy (not excessive weight though) to help keep gains.

 

[lawnsaver]

Exactly!!!! Time off is needed and decreased training intesity!

 

[littlearnold1069]

i decrease my intensity and i take the whole 3rd week off after the end of a cycle