Ok tell me the truth...

fiendiish
fiendiish Posts: 186
edited September 21 in Health and Weight Loss
I work out every day. Literally...I do SOMETHING...every day. Of course, some days are heavier than others. Some days I do both strength and cardio...some days just strength, some just cardio. This week I did 3 strength and 3 cardio....is it bad if I do nothing today but rest? I feel guilty! I should do something light at least right? Maybe a EA Wii workout or maybe just use today to get my exercise through a good housecleaning?

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  • Iceprincessk25
    Iceprincessk25 Posts: 1,888 Member
    You've worked out 6 times this week. One day won't kill you. Take a break.
  • surlydave
    surlydave Posts: 512 Member
    Your body would probably benefit from the rest.
  • RedneckWmn
    RedneckWmn Posts: 3,202 Member
    I agree! Take a break. You definitely deserve it! Pamper yourself.
  • mrsw510
    mrsw510 Posts: 169
    no not at all, every body needs rest. Yesterday I could barely get through a workout I had no problem with 40 lbs ago. I decided today needed to be a rest day.
  • elizamary77
    elizamary77 Posts: 76 Member
    A rest day is needed, take it. maybe stretch ur body out really good for 30-40 min. Or less time too, but rest days are just as important as workouts.
  • Denyalle
    Denyalle Posts: 2
    It is actually bad for your body to work out every single day. You should take at least one day of rest, sometimes maybe two. I agree it makes me feel guilty that I don't work out every day, but you don't want to over exert your body either as that would achieve the opposite effect that you want.
  • msciccone1
    msciccone1 Posts: 288 Member
    I work out 6 days a week and besides going out for a walk I take the 7th off. Your body needs to recover at least for a day.
  • tairui2009
    tairui2009 Posts: 37 Member
    Always listen to your body, if you're tired ~ then rest! It's ok to take time off, it actually helps the muscles heal and get stronger.. :)
  • Lisa0711
    Lisa0711 Posts: 1,405 Member
    Everyone should have a break now and then! I make sure to have one rest day at least per week. But, if you just feel super guilty do a really light workout.. maybe walking or something. But I bet your body would really thank you for a rest day!
  • rnroadrunner
    rnroadrunner Posts: 402 Member
    Well...how bad does your house need cleaning....lol just joking take today off of exercise and stay within your calori count and have a nice day. Even God rested on the seventh:laugh:
  • lucky1ns
    lucky1ns Posts: 358 Member
    Take the day off!

    I must say I am impresed with how realisitic your goals are.

    Much more attainable than some I see posted here.
  • jdejre_k
    jdejre_k Posts: 54
    Hello!

    You are actually supposed to take a "rest day" every 2 - 3 days. The body uses this time to repair the muscles that were used, which is what burns calories AND builds new muscle! If you work the muscles every day, you may lose these wonderful benefits.

    "Rest days" are good for the body and the soul... enjoy them!
  • allykat8
    allykat8 Posts: 237
    REST!!!!

    You should always give your body AT LEAST 1 day a week to recover and rest. Do not feel guility. By working out everyday, you risk overtraining, injury, etc.
  • fiendiish
    fiendiish Posts: 186
    Thanks guys! I'll rest. You guys have no idea how much you have helped relieve the guilt. :)
  • aippolito1
    aippolito1 Posts: 4,894 Member
    I work out 6 days a week and rest on the 7th (not necessarily, it used to be Friday, but I may make it Sunday or Monday). Last week I did some intense strength routines and had 2 rest days. I really think my body needed it!!
    Hello!

    You are actually supposed to take a "rest day" every 2 - 3 days. The body uses this time to repair the muscles that were used, which is what burns calories AND builds new muscle! If you work the muscles every day, you may lose these wonderful benefits.

    "Rest days" are good for the body and the soul... enjoy them!

    This only pertains to weight lifting. You can safely do cardio everyday without rest. Unless you're doing seriously a LOT of cardio everyday, you don't need to rest from cardio.
  • becky123456
    becky123456 Posts: 75 Member
    Worked out 6 days this week? - that's impressive! I would have passed out long before now!
  • canstey
    canstey Posts: 118
    Sometimes the best exercise is sleep.
  • YogaRunner
    YogaRunner Posts: 652 Member
    Enjoy your day off, girlfriend! Relax knowing you earned it and then some! Save the guilt for when you really do something wrong :tongue:
    Risa
  • TracieJ65
    TracieJ65 Posts: 645 Member
    If you have EA Active, for the WII, then you know that Bob Greene, from it, recommends that you give your body a rest after every two days of good workouts.
  • mamagooskie
    mamagooskie Posts: 2,964 Member
    Missing a day is fine! Relax and enjoy!
  • rcatr
    rcatr Posts: 374 Member
    rest up! it makes your next workout more effective! enjoy your day off! :flowerforyou:
  • ZebraHead
    ZebraHead Posts: 15,207 Member
    Don't forget to "Crazy Dance" every chance you get though... :tongue:
  • de1amo
    de1amo Posts: 266 Member
    i did the same for a period but in the end i realised i couldnt keep it up indefinately--if you did you would get injured--you will adjust to eating the additional calories and when you stop it will be hard to rationalise for the drop in activity--my motto in life -everything in moderation!
    i am trying to shrink my calorie intake and keep fit--a life long balance
  • pfenixa
    pfenixa Posts: 194 Member
    Definitely take the rest. One thing I noticed is I had a week and a half of intense work outs and then a friend came to visit for a few days and I did nothing, and I noticed a weight loss. My body had been retaining water to repair from my work outs, and the rest let things get back to normal. Rest is definitely a good thing, you just gotta be sure to get back into it the next day after you rest (that used to be a big problem for me!). I'm sure that won't be a problem for you with how determined you seem to be. :happy:
  • ashmarie8722
    ashmarie8722 Posts: 247 Member
    i do yoga on my days off. There are some really good ones on exercise . tv
  • lvfunandfit
    lvfunandfit Posts: 654 Member
    REST!!!!

    You should always give your body AT LEAST 1 day a week to recover and rest. Do not feel guility. By working out everyday, you risk overtraining, injury, etc.

    Exactly, over training will hurt you in the long run. Your body needs a break. You can take an active rest day where you do yoga (like mentioned), go for a leisurely walk, swim... do things that don't make your muscles have to work too hard.
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