Resting Days

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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Fred101 Posts: 1 Joined: 2002/09/27	2002/10/02, 08:17 PM Is it alright to workout 5 straight days and rest on Saturday and Sunday?

bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2002/10/02, 08:33 PM Depending on your goals, yes.If you are after mass and strength, this can be an optimal workout. Now of course you don't ever work the same muscle group twice in one week. Each day you work just one muscle, a couple days you have to work 2 such as chest and triceps. An example might be.. Monday...Quads Tuesday....Back & abs Wednesday.....chest & triceps Thursday.....Biceps & calves Friday....Shoulders Sat. and Sun....rest this is assuming you are using max weights, 6 rep maximums. There are many variances you can use, but this is one. I usually change mine every 8-10 weeks.
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/10/03, 02:13 AM Listen to your body Fred, if you feel tired, take a day off. -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
sandysford Posts: 1,139 Joined: 2002/11/18	2002/11/20, 01:23 AM I work out five days a week and rests two. My husbands sets those days. Glad he does because I would never rest. I have to admit I am addicted to the gym.