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JohnTaline Posts: 11 Joined: 2002/04/26	2002/06/11, 03:53 PM It has been about a good 4 months since I've taken some time off from training... Lately I've been tired, cranky and I think it is time to step away a bit. Can you guys shed some light onto this.... How long is too long or how long is not too long? If I take off, I probably won't hit the weights for another 13 days..... Is that too much or not....? Thanks for all your help...Also generally, how long do u guys take off after a certain program? Thanks
qualters Posts: 343 Joined: 2002/04/21	2002/06/11, 03:55 PM I have heard to go 8 or 10 weeks then take a week off. This is what I usually do, just my 2 cents! Good Luck! -------------- BQ AMERICAN MADE
Mozzzzza Posts: 17 Joined: 2002/04/21	2002/06/11, 04:00 PM Alrighty, Personally I don't think people should take any longer than a month off in a year. And thats not all at once, maybe 1 week every 4 months just for a break. I suffered a bad injury and haven't been able to train for the past 6 months, it's then you realise just how important it is to you. I look and feel fat, out of shape, can't do much cardio, everything I eat makes me feel fat, I can't eat as much as I'd like, I get out of breath easy, and it's going to take some very hard work to get back how I used to be. Unlike yourself I find that because I'm not training I am becoming tired, and cranky...It has also just started to depress me quite a bit thats why I'm starting training again 2 months earlier than I should. Training should be fun, not a chore. If you're not enjoying it, do something about it. Rotate your routine every week. There's plenty of variables just as good as each other. Happy resting time, and even happier training time. ~ Mozza
Mozzzzza Posts: 17 Joined: 2002/04/21	2002/06/11, 04:05 PM Yes I meant 1 week every 3 months...you do the maths! ~ Mozza
qualters Posts: 343 Joined: 2002/04/21	2002/06/11, 04:11 PM Ok? What type of injury did you suffer from? You can try swimming and eating healty and you will not feel as fat. Diet is very very important. I agree you should not go more then 3 months constantly lifting without a week off. -------------- BQ AMERICAN MADE
mikencharleston Posts: 1,585 Joined: 2002/01/09	2002/06/11, 04:37 PM John - those are the classic symptoms of over training. If you notice, ft's most difficult routine is the 12 week mass program. I don't know their thinking when they set it up but it's smart training to take a week off every three months or so. If nothing else, it'll give your body time to recuperate and help avoid injury later. If you read a lot of the posts on here, you'll see people say all the time that they feel guilty about taking a day or two off. That's ok for the short term but long term you need more than that.
rpacheco Posts: 3,770 Joined: 2001/12/13	2002/06/11, 05:39 PM Everyone has an opinion, but all will agree not to underestimate the power of rest! Generally, 1-2 weeks off after 8-12 weeks of training is what has been advocated, even here at ft. There is a 2-week rest period after the 12-week mass program. -------------- **_Robert_** Pain is temporary; glory is forever!