Question about a little break from lifting

[H_T_]

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?

it's made me wanna throw in the towel for the weekend, even tho my gyms less than a mile away.

 

[mcgaret]

Been around this game around 30 years. (I'm 47) I find that after taking a
week off I'm surprised at how strong my body feels when my brain tells me
I should be weaker. Intensity is usually up too. Enjoy !!!!

 

[swordfish151]

just like all the bros have said, just take a break..."break it does the body good!" lol

 

[biggeek]

and if your REALLY worried about losing strength and muscle mass.. take some var.. like 20mg/day during your time off.. ha ha.. preserve muscle.. maybe even gain strength and size.. i got injured in the middle of my current var cycle and even though i haven't done upper body in over a week i still feel just as strong and look better actually.. var is actually clincally used for such things.. so it's perfect for this.. aids in recovery while on or off..

 

[ocisbomb]

Also, if you take a LONG break, like a few months, You will probably lose a lot of your size and strength, BUT it comes back SO fast when you jump back into the game. You get RIGHT back up to where you were within weeks. It's awesome to gain that fast, it's like being on a cycle, but natural.

Also, stretching, and yoga help retain strength and size and shape REALLY well. If you can't pump, do some isometrics and stretching, you'll be surprised.

 

[Djicy]

Awesome you wiped away all the guilt I had about it! Honestly I was sitting here feeling like shit now I feel 100 percent better thank you all!!

SuperDwagy will do have a great holiday I know you hate this but THANX FOR ALL THE HELP!!! )

 

[solidspine]

I have been off for 3 months and starting again after the holiday's, taken breaks like this before, only to benefit...................

 

[satchboogie]

nothing wrong with a few days off every now and then.
in fact, i take 4-5 days rest every few months or so.

you come back strong as a horse!

 

[et2001]

nothing wrong with a few days off every now and then.
in fact, i take 4-5 days rest every few months or so.

you come back strong as a horse!

I've been training for nearly 15 years and I used to feel like I would die if I took a break, but the more mature you get in bodybuilding, you realize that taking breaks are very beneficial!! Last year I went through the worst time in my life (challenging) and it caused me to miss about seven months (the longest I had ever missed was about 2 weeks prior to this). I was so depressed, to say the least. I am 5' 9" and I weighed around 240 with 5% bodyfat. Well, I went from 240 to about 200 and people could not believe it was me, it was horrible, but you know what, as soon as I came back, I gained very quickly. I am now back to around 220 and probably am going to stay here, it's more realistic for me. That time last year taught me that the world will not end if I don't workout. Don't get me wrong, You don't need to get lazy, but don't freak out by missing the gym. It helps you not only physically, but mentally as well.

 

[SuperDawgy]

Awesome you wiped away all the guilt I had about it! Honestly I was sitting here feeling like shit now I feel 100 percent better thank you all!!

SuperDwagy will do have a great holiday I know you hate this but THANX FOR ALL THE HELP!!! )

No problem bro, live strong.