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jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/09/01, 07:49 AM i have been going non stop on working out for the past 9 weeks would it hurt to take a week off to rest but i would still eat right would it be ok you think....then start fresh again..
tt_rocker Posts: 389 Joined: 2001/01/25	2002/09/01, 08:47 AM hi, a break every 2 months is just fine. -------------- keep rockin'
dsarco Posts: 102 Joined: 2002/03/13	2002/09/01, 09:42 AM I week off every few months is just fine. It allow's your body to heal and grow. Enjoy your time off, you've earned it! -------------- Anything can be done
bb1fit Posts: 11,105 Joined: 2001/06/30	2002/09/01, 12:13 PM My personal preference is 8-10 weeks training, then a week off. Especially if you train as heavy as you can all the time. The week off gives your tendons and ligaments and nerve endings a rest, let alone your muscles a chance to recouperate. You will go back feeling mentally stronger also. Your first week back, get a feel for the weights, do not start out exactly at the weights you stopped at. And have a differen routine. Oh yeah, and as you said, you will not atrophy in one week. The only reason most people do that is due to the fact that they stop their good nutrition plan.
fireloard Posts: 665 Joined: 2001/03/27	2002/09/01, 12:42 PM A week off won't hurt.. I usually do one every 8-12 weeks.. hey the 12 week mass program even has TWO weeks off at the end (doesn't it?).. I usually find that I come back lifting better then before when I take a week off.. just don't turn the week off into a cheat week for your diet...
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/09/01, 09:12 PM I would suggest it very much, not only for your body, but for your minds as well take a week off take it easy then come back ready to hit the weights even harder!!!!!! -------------- Life comes by only once....Live it to the fullest!
Philia2 Posts: 4,078 Joined: 2001/10/19	2002/09/02, 02:20 AM You can come with me camping...... (o; -------------- - Nina :o) Les Victoires éternelles sont celles du coeur.
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/09/02, 06:22 PM i am there....
bryancito Posts: 2 Joined: 2002/08/31	2002/09/02, 07:29 PM Hi, Wondering how much time do I have to give between every set of repetitions to start the other one and also the whole set of exercise for a certain muscle and continue with the next different one. Ej: Muscle Group or Location: chest Specific Exercise: Push-ups >> Description .. 1 15 repetitions Kg resting time for next? 2 15 repetitions Kg 3 12 repetitions Kg 4 10 repetitions Kg resting time for next? Muscle Group or Location: shoulders Specific Exercise: Side Laterals >> Description .. 1 15 repetitions Kg 2 15 repetitions Kg 3 12 repetitions Kg 4 10 repetitions Kg
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/09/02, 07:31 PM i usually rest 90 seconds same if i was going to the next exercise.....hope this helps
7707mutt Posts: 7,686 Joined: 2002/06/18	2002/09/02, 09:44 PM No need to post it on each board we get to all questions LOL -------------- Life comes by only once....Live it to the fullest!
EGChic207 Posts: 288 Joined: 2002/03/25	2002/09/04, 10:58 PM actually I think that would do better in the long run.... when I took my jumping program, in the 6th week I was in a platau becaue I kept on over training my muscles, they would't gain.(I did plyomatics and bodyweight training) So they suggested me to take about 1-2 weeks off, which I did. Not only did I give my muscles a rest and felt very motivated on the start up date, but two weeks later I had more gains then I had the previous weeks...:) -------------- Tiffany Der #10 "You have to make it through the rain in order to see the Rainbow........."
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/09/07, 05:48 PM well never did take that week i have been lifting pretty heavy and i am starting to see some awesome results in mass which just got more more motiavated the week will have to wait......i am seeing muscles every where now and i love it........
lewdog_55 Posts: 383 Joined: 2002/01/23	2002/09/08, 12:25 PM I was curious as to how low you are going for reps during your mass phase??? I am trying to gain mass and it is finally starting to work a little bit but I still need help.
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/09/08, 05:02 PM i do 10 reps the first set then 6 to 8 the 2nd and 3rd....
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/09/12, 08:18 PM i am taking this week off and have to say i am enjoying letting my body heal all the little aches and pains are going away i was at the point where when i lifted anything at work i my muscles would ache in my arms it was time .....
EGChic207 Posts: 288 Joined: 2002/03/25	2002/09/12, 09:44 PM im glad ur enjoying it;) -------------- Tiffany Der #10 "You have to make it through the rain in order to see the Rainbow........."
rix Posts: 1 Joined: 2002/09/18	2002/09/19, 02:35 AM hi when i am taking the weight programe is it ok thoese days if i use coffee
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/09/19, 02:35 PM I have cut back on my training to only 3 days a week. I have lost a little strength and hate it, but I will not be able to weight train while at school so I might as well get used to it. Maybe on the weekends I can. Taking a little time off won't hurt. I haven't gained any weight back but I have actually toned up a little more. Maybe my body is happy with the change. -------------- Lisa
jnellie Posts: 924 Joined: 2002/02/24	2002/09/21, 05:06 PM welcome back Lisa i have missed ya now where is that picture....
roni0906 Posts: 1,008 Joined: 2002/01/24	2002/10/05, 01:52 PM Sorry I didn't get the picture done, but maybe once my husband moves down here he can take another picture. I should have no more fat left once the get done with me here. I have already lost about two pounds and it is only the first week of school and we haven't even started the physical training. We start the part next week. I am going to have a tough time, but I am glad that I got into the weight training stuff because I am in a great deal better shape than a year ago. So far it is very fun, but stressful and very fast moving. We get like 15 minutes for a room of two to get showered and eat breakfast. At lunch, we get about 30 minutes to change uniforms and get something in our stomach. It has been tough. I have averaged about 4 hours sleep each night this week. I am going to love weekends here (study and sleep). I will try to do my best to log on every weekend and read some of the posts. I will keep you updated on my progress. -------------- Lisa