Taking a break??

[alexsmom]

Do some of you feel it's beneficial at times to just take a break for like a week or so from working out? I feel so burnt out lately. Maybe I just need a few days off....or am I just being lazy?

 

[Trinity13]

Taking a break can be just what the doctor ordered. If your feeling burnt out then definitely give your body a rest.

You'll come back stronger. Your body will thank you.

Just my .02

 

[OTCbooty]

Without a doubt, rest is called for at times. At least once or twice a year.

 

[Cheetarah]

Yes, definitely, a week off is good every so often especially if you feel your body really needs it. Just learn to listen to what your body is telling you. You need a break both physically and mentally from working out.

 

[ann]

Next weekend, our gym will be closed a couple of days. Plus I got family coming from out of state, so that will be a good time for me to lay off a couple of days. I usually feel better and go back ready to take on the world. I am going to eat the hell out of some turkey next week....

 

[alexsmom]

Wow Ann....great abs! (I'm assuming that's you in the picture). If I had abs like that, I wouldn't feel bad taking a few days off either.

 

[new@gettinbig]

Taking a few days off every once in a while is a good idea. I Take off a few weeks during the year..just to let my body rest and give myself a break. Good for the body and mind!

 

[Sassy69]

Just as important to the training schedule:
diet
training
cardio
sleep
recovery

 

[JLo]

I think a week off is definitely acceptable !!! I also think that a nice little binge is also exceptable !!

You're body will bounce back SO quickly ! My experience has been that when I take time off from training and diet, my body goes into HI GEAR once I start back..... I see results quickly after a nice little break !