Is it okay to miss a workout?

fangmouse

I usually exercise for 1-2 hours 6 days a week without fail. Last week, I did a little extra (7 days but one day was just brisk walking for 30 minutes and I don't really count that as a workout). My workouts are usually lots of running, high intensity interval training and hockey training which has lots of running too.

I missed my workout today because I napped in the afternoon and I just didn't feel like getting up to exercise in the evening and now I feel so incredibly guilty

elliej

I have nothing in the way of advice because I only work out 3 times a week. I don't feel guilty when I don't, I just eat less.

But, guilt is a destructive emotion that only hurts you.

Either use it to motivate yourself or learn some mindfulness techniques and not to let it bother you.

RoyBeck

Not a problem in my opinion. There's always tomorrow. I train 3-5 days a week. Some 3 and some 5.

jmadams111

Get over it and move on; just don't let missing become a habit.

amsipub

Your body probably needed the rest. I agree with everyone that's posted so far. It's like when you fall off a bike, you just pick yourself up and start riding again. I have fallen off plenty of times, but I always manage to get back on.

JuliMagenta

Get over it and move on; just don't let missing become a habit.

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I thinik, you shouldn't worry about missing it once. You were napping, you body requiered some rest.
Working out 6 times a week is a lot. If you do it regularly, missing it one time isn't a problem.
Just relax, and hit it tomorrow!

judge69

your body will ultimately let you know what it needs and if that is rest you need to listen to it. you may find cutting your workouts to 5 days a week is more acceptable to your body and you won't burn out as quickly

i walk the dogs everday and run 3 days a week, the dog walks can be long (4-6 miles) but they are quite leisurely (2.5 mph) so my body only does high intensity 3 times a week. this works for me

never feel guilty about resting. think of it as just recharging your batteries ready for the next workout

RunnerElizabeth

If you needed a nap, you probably needed a nap. It's counterproductive to excercise when your body needs a break. I currently run 5-6 days a week. I am training for a race. I never run 7 days, I need a break, and I don't feel guilty about that. Over training can lead to injury.

maillemaker

I've been going to the gym about 5 weeks now. I try to go 3 days a week. If I miss a day, I don't worry about it, because 5 weeks ago I was going to the gym zero days a week.

harleygroomer

OF COURSE!!! This is not set in stone, and you won't blow up like a balloon because you DID miss one or have a slow week. I do--last week was one. I did some each day and missed a few days and the shocker was I did not gain and did not lose. But today I am back at the track and happy again...