Is a rest day mandatory?

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  • OldAssDude
    OldAssDude Posts: 1,436 Member
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    Curleegurlee22 wrote: »
    I've been on my weight loss journey for just about 60 days and have lost 23 pounds. I haven't gone one day without cardio. Is this detrimental to my body? I've heard yes and no. Help!

    If you are doing intense cardio every day then a rest day is probably in order. If you are doing moderate cardio every day then not so much.

    My concern is why you are losing about 3 lbs. per week. That seems a little high to me. Even 2 lbs. per week is bordering on an unhealthy loss rate.

    How many calories are you eating per day?

    And how intense are your workouts?
  • accidentalpancake
    accidentalpancake Posts: 484 Member
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    As others have said, rest relates to work load and intensity.

    On non-strength days, I'm typically at the batting cage for an hour at least. For me, it's not particularly strenuous, though for lots of people it would qualify as a workout. I'll also usually take a walk with my kids.

    If you think you need a rest day due to fatigue, you probably do. If you notice bad for during lifts, you need a rest (or coaching).
  • pricelessmuzik1
    pricelessmuzik1 Posts: 4 Member
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    I do cardio everyday, only take rest days from lifting

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