Weight Days are Great Days-- But What About Off Days?

NekoneMeowMixx
NekoneMeowMixx Posts: 410 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
The title pretty much sums it up... I'm currently undergoing (and absolutely loving) German Volume Training. This is a program that's only recommended for 4 to 6 weeks, as it's very intensive. I do this workout on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. On Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday I do the respective video in the "30 Day Yoga Challenge" by I believe it's Be You Yoga?

Once I'm done with the high rep isolation exercises of the GVT program, I intend to replace it with a full body weight lifting routine. My question is-- what do I do on those off days? I've heard many different opinions, ranging from yoga (for flexibility), to HIIT (to rev up that calorie burn), to walking (just to keep busy), and even heard it suggested to do absolutely nothing on off days (to recooperate). While I'm sure each of these could be effective in their own regards, I'm curious what *my* best option is...

I'm currently 134 pounds, looking to lose anywhere from 1/2 to 3 inches around different parts of my body (primarily stomach, hips, and thigh area) and build up some lean muscle in the process. I'm personally not a huge fan of certain types of cardio (such as plyometrics, as I have really terrible joints) so if it's avoidable, I'd like to do something else. But I know you have to burn calories to burn fat (right?) Also, if anyone has any tried and true full body weight training workout (involving dumb bells only, I work out of my "home gym" in my basement, and currently am still building up on equipment) that would be greatly appreciated!

Eat. Sleep. Lift,
Angela

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  • martinel2099
    martinel2099 Posts: 899 Member
    Remember that your muscles and your body need time to heal after intense workouts, that being said I see nothing wrong with Yoga on your in-between days. Keep this in mind, if your goal is to lose weight you can do this by creating a calorie deficit, that doesn't necessarily require you to be at the gym everyday. If that's what you love and you aren't in danger of burning out and quiting then power to you, I just know I couldn't go to the gym everyday. 4 days a week is my personal max, sometimes 5.

    I'm a big fan of a heavy lifting routine after. You can't build muscle efficiently during a calorie deficit but you will mitigate muscle loss and improve strength.

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