rest it up

[strivin for more]

hey brothers. ive been hittin it hard now for about 11 weeks, but within the last two ive

had some big motivational issues to hit the gym with energy. i decided to take this week

off to try and rest and recover. i was wondering how many of you guys have had good

results doing this, or if you do a scheduled break. i just feel sort lazy going through with it

and dont want to waste precious time that i could use to better myself.

thanks.

[sanga]

I train DC and am on a cruise after a blast and was looking forward to change in pace and not full out balls to the wall workouts but am already really looking forward to starting my next blast.

I take planned breaks throughout the year, i.e. 2 weeks in November when my wife and I go away for our wedding anniversary.

[Feel The Power]

sounds like you are ready for a week off. Most times I feel stronger coming back from a week off. I usually try to do some cardio/abs just so I don't feel like a complete bum for not lifting. I mainly listen to my body when I need time off.. usually every couple of months I will get in a rut.

[AFTazz06]

Rest is key, remember you grow outside the gym.

[theharjmann]

personally i couldnt take a week of...maybe 2 or 3 days off....but as Sanga said...have a period of "chilled" fown training...less intensity...mainly maintenance, and outside of the gym, eat, sleep and get motivated for your next blast....read the articles on this site....they work for me!

Peace

[strivin for more]

the plans to keep up some cardio work, so i dont feel pathetic too. sounds like what im doing wont be too bad then. thanks all.

[BCent]

Yeah man taking some time off is always good for the body. I know for some of us its hard to pull away from the weights, but a little time off can sometimes be beneficial.