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how long is too long???

ChanceDog Posts: 78 Joined: 2003/11/04	2004/08/16, 01:03 AM SO how long can you take a break from a fitness routine without losing what you have gained? Ive torn something in my elbow and now cant left diddly squat :( chance dog:dumbbell:
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2004/08/16, 02:05 AM You'll loose some strenght quite fast but when you have recovered you'll be able to gain it back quite fast (since your body remember!). Still work your lower body and can you do things like swimming? -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur. www.nme-pro.com
shredder89 Posts: 38 Joined: 2004/09/30	2004/12/05, 03:11 PM No you won't, huge bodybuilders only go to the gym once every 6 weeks and they still see gains in strnght every time
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2004/12/05, 03:13 PM as philia says, yes you will loose strenght, but you will wuick recover it
princesslodgey Posts: 1,748 Joined: 2004/02/21	2004/12/06, 09:23 AM I believe (correct me if I'm wrong anyone), that if you continue to train the uninjured side, the rate of strength loss from the other side is actually reduced.
bigandrew Posts: 5,146 Joined: 2002/10/21	2004/12/06, 09:53 AM shredder....again alot of pro bodybuilder take prohormons and such......so they can do that an dnot loose anything, and actually get bigger lol I thihk I reamember that somewhere princess -------------- The following, has not be approved by the FDA or FT, it was not meant to diagnose,treat,or prevent any diease(s) Please consult a moderator or doctor before using any of the suggestions or comments.