Question about a little break from lifting

[Djicy]

I've been going strong now for a year straight with no breaks 6 days a week and felt great. I was thinking about taking the rest of the week off just because I couldn't go yesterday because my grandma is in a nursing home long story.. I might not be able to go today because from the looks of it I'm snowed in and might not be able to get out all day because it continues to snow. And the rest of the week is Xmas and I might be snowed in.

What I'm trying to ask is should I feel guilty for skipping the rest of this week? I worked out on Monday and Tuesday and I will continue strong next week is there anything wrong with a little break or should I get motivated and find a way to go? I just hate feeling guilty andyone lift my spirits by making me feel better? Thnx for any advice at all fellas! Much appreciated and Merry Xmas to all.

 

[crazyivan]

dude take a break, it'll probeully do u some good. i know the feelin thou but i found whenever i take a little break and then hit the gym hard i get a way better pump

 

[Lumberg]

There is absolutely nothing wrong with taking a break. Especially on your regimen.

Don't be surprised if you come back stronger.

Be safe and have a happy holiday break!

 

[Djicy]

Thank you guys for the encouraging words!! Best of holidays to you guys too stay safe!!

 

[biggeek]

I take breaks every 6-10 weeks.. depending.. if I feel myself starting to ache all over.. or lose intensity.. i'll take some time off.. and really won't do anything.. might do some light cardio on the bike and get in the sauna.. but no lifting.. and it's been nothing short of great for me.. you don't realize how much your pushing your body until you stop lifting for a little bit.. and 9x outta 10.. you'll come back stronger than you left.. I'm having to take some time off because i am very close to pulling a tendon in my right elbow and having problems doing any lifts with my upper body.. my sister (sports med and licensced massage therapist) told me to lay off upper body for atleast 5 days but more like 7.. and ice it.. well 7 days would be saturday.. and that is xmas.. and sunday the gym won't be open.. so it'll be 9 days without any upper body training.. but oh well.. i've had some killer leg workouts.. and as long as you eat right.. you won't get fat.. so take some time off man.. enjoy the holidays.. and then come back and HIT IT HARD!

 

[H_T_]

hell yeah, take a break, a well deserved one by the sound of it.

 

[Djicy]

I take breaks every 6-10 weeks.. depending.. if I feel myself starting to ache all over.. or lose intensity.. i'll take some time off.. and really won't do anything.. might do some light cardio on the bike and get in the sauna.. but no lifting.. and it's been nothing short of great for me.. you don't realize how much your pushing your body until you stop lifting for a little bit.. and 9x outta 10.. you'll come back stronger than you left.. I'm having to take some time off because i am very close to pulling a tendon in my right elbow and having problems doing any lifts with my upper body.. my sister (sports med and licensced massage therapist) told me to lay off upper body for atleast 5 days but more like 7.. and ice it.. well 7 days would be saturday.. and that is xmas.. and sunday the gym won't be open.. so it'll be 9 days without any upper body training.. but oh well.. i've had some killer leg workouts.. and as long as you eat right.. you won't get fat.. so take some time off man.. enjoy the holidays.. and then come back and HIT IT HARD!

Good info thnx!

 

[Djicy]

hell yeah, take a break, a well deserved one by the sound of it.

Thnx Bro I'm also from Detroit gotta love the weather right now huh? I'm actually snowed in how you doing with this bullshit?

 

[H-isBack]

take a break bro, its just as important that you rest intermitently to allow your body to grow, its as important as keeping high intensity during workouts and if you dont rest some you cant give your best and thats the key to successful BB

H

 

[SuperDawgy]

Do some push ups and sit-ups (3-5 sets of 20) while you're laying off. Keeps the blood pumping through the muscles and helps keep you full, but doesn't tax them too much. Happy Holidays bro.