Am I taking too many days off from the gym

cookieinbk82

I have been working out everyday at the gym since June 27, never taking a day off. I was starting to feel sore and tired all of the time and not seeing results on the scale like I did when I first started. So I decided to take a day off yesterday and now I want to take another day off today. I'm still going to eat right and do moderate excercise such as walking long distances. What would happen if I took today off from the gym too?

4legsRbetterthan2

If you want the day off take the day off. Sounds like you need to add some rest days into your routine, rest/recovery days are just as important as the tough workouts, your muscles needthe opportunity to recover from the stress if they are going to get stronger.

purple817

I try and do a class once a week (zumba) two big workouts and then a small one per week - if zumba is cancelled I do the gym instead - any more is too much and i'll feel tired and unable to put in 100 % - the body needs a break every now and then x

BombshellPhoenix

I only work out 3x a week. When it comes to exercise, there is a thing called over training. Rest is just as important as moderate exercise