If I'm just walking do I still need a "recovery day"?

chrissyh

This past week, I did 3 days of walk/jog (Couch to 5k program), 1 day of strength, 1 day of walking, 1 day of lawnmowing and landscaping (me and a shovel - how funny is that) and 1 day of cardio - rowing and elliptical....the day of walking only was what I counted as a rest day.

There have been weeks that I've taken 2 rest days - I listen to how my body feels. I do not want to get injured or it will delay my progress.

1Corinthians13

I listen to how my body feels. I do not want to get injured or it will delay my progress.

Exactly.

mrsyac2

doing cardio is fine every single day of the week regardless if your walking/jogging/running/swimming ect..- You can choose to take a day off if you like- but you DO need a rest day when you are hitting the weights with your muscle groups--

I disagree. Mainly, I think you should listen to your body. It'll tell you when you need a break. But I know that for running, if you're training or going hard, you still need a day of rest at least every week or so for your muscles to adjust and repair. Running creates muscle tears and jostles your insides...one day of rest is a good idea, even if you think you're doing okay.

But for walking - just listen to your body. If something hurts, don't push too hard past it. Give it rest. You don't want to injur something that will prevent you from walking in the future!

Well when your in Basic Training you run everyday no rest days-- When I weight train I take rest days but my cardio is fine- Especially for those walking that isn't high impact enough

annaliza

I burn 800-900 walking 4 miles. I walk the 4 miles in 64 minutes. So by keeping my heart rate at 70% -74% for 64 minutes I burn 800-900 calories. Cindy

Cindy,
You go go go girl!!! What an inspiration! :drinker:

Terraskye, if you are walking at a slow pace then I would do it everyday. If you are really moving your body and your muscles get sore, then I would take a recovery day. Someone just told me the same thing yesterday.....listen to your body!

Good luck to you!

terraskye

I burn 800-900 walking 4 miles. I walk the 4 miles in 64 minutes. So by keeping my heart rate at 70% -74% for 64 minutes I burn 800-900 calories. Cindy

Cindy,
You go go go girl!!! What an inspiration! :drinker:

Terraskye, if you are walking at a slow pace then I would do it everyday. If you are really moving your body and your muscles get sore, then I would take a recovery day. Someone just told me the same thing yesterday.....listen to your body!

Good luck to you!

Thanks...I decided to take a recovery day today. I had a hard time sleeping last night as my legs were pretty achey.

Cindysunshine

I realy think it's wise if you listen to your body regardless of what exercise you're doing. I hope you feel better soon. Cindy

terraskye

I realy think it's wise if you listen to your body regardless of what exercise you're doing. I hope you feel better soon. Cindy

Thanks Cindy

I was going to yesterday and had really good intentions to rest but then I felt a bit guilty so I when I got home from work I went for a quick 30 minute walk..lol

annaliza

I realy think it's wise if you listen to your body regardless of what exercise you're doing. I hope you feel better soon. Cindy

Thanks Cindy

I was going to yesterday and had really good intentions to rest but then I felt a bit guilty so I when I got home from work I went for a quick 30 minute walk..lol

LOL I do the same thing! I have every intention of taking a rest day then end up doing something anyways because of the guilt.

terraskye

I realy think it's wise if you listen to your body regardless of what exercise you're doing. I hope you feel better soon. Cindy

Thanks Cindy

I was going to yesterday and had really good intentions to rest but then I felt a bit guilty so I when I got home from work I went for a quick 30 minute walk..lol

LOL I do the same thing! I have every intention of taking a rest day then end up doing something anyways because of the guilt.

LOL Luckily it snowed/rained today so I had to take the day off:) I hope i can walk in the morning though as I really missed it today