Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
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how long of a layoff...after a program??

bigblue8888
bigblue8888
Posts: 15
Joined: 2002/10/25
United States
2003/01/28, 04:43 PM
Hi everyone,
Just wondering how long of a layoff would be optimal for recovery and healing after a mass building program? I heard from someone that I should take two weeks off and rest. does this sound right?
Should my intake of food continue at the same level I was consuming during the workout program or should I switch to a maintenance diet right away?
Also should I completely rest during the weeks off or should I do some real light training until I start my cutting phase?
thanks in advance - bblue
Shaolin_911
Shaolin_911
Posts: 92
Joined: 2003/01/20
Canada
2003/01/28, 05:07 PM
Id say 1 week of active rest maximum. On a maintaining diet about, or u can keep the same diet.
Carivan
Carivan
Posts: 8,542
Joined: 2002/01/20
Canada
2003/01/28, 06:08 PM
Whatever rest you feel is necessary. Continue with your same eating regiment, as you are just giving your body a rest, joints, muscles nerves, etc. Take the week and just rest, sleep well.

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