How often do you have rest days?

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  • threnjen
    threnjen Posts: 687 Member
    I lift heavy on M/W/F and do yoga on Sat. I try to not totally sit on my butt on Tue/Th/Sun but I don't do any structured exercise on those days. I might walk somewhere or just do a lot of chores but nothing deliberately exercise-ey.
  • Tortitudekitty
    Tortitudekitty Posts: 67 Member
    kellyb28 wrote: »
    eldamiano wrote: »
    I normally have 7 rest days a week. Even then I sometimes feel tired....

    Lol.

    I like to do cardio one day (such as a 3-5 mile run), the next day strength training with light cardio (walking, short run), then cardio, then strength, etc with usually one day off a week or whatever my body feels like. If I'm extremely worn out one day, I'll take the day off. It's important to listen to your body.
    That's pretty much what I do but I don't run....I'm one of those nutters that likes to do a lot of interval exertion on a treadmill, usually brisk walking on a variety of inclines without cheating by holding on as if I'm riding a mechanical bull! As long as I've got my sounds I'm happy. :D

  • arussell134
    arussell134 Posts: 463 Member
    I rest about one day a week, and try to time it either before or after a really long run or hard workout. As I've gotten fitter, I find it's actually harder for me to take that rest day = I just love working out now! On my rest day, I'm still likely to get some movement in - walking, cleaning, yard work, etc.

    I would say - if you are hurting, feeling sluggish, listen to your body. Especially at first, it may be wise to incorporate 2 or even 3 rest days into your week.
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