A rest day??

zeprose
zeprose Posts: 74 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Hello everyone,
I'm doing workouts everyday for 3 months except just a week. I didn't take any rest. Actually, sometimes I think I should take rest for a day. But I can't persuade myself to it while thinking I'll be sorry about it. So, what do you think about it? Is it really essential in weight loss journey?

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  • airen123
    airen123 Posts: 149
    I don't really believe in rest days. Sure, if something comes up and you are just not able to work out, I would consider that as a rest day, or reset day. Even if you just walked a few miles or did an easy elliptical ride would be beneficial and shouldn't strain the muscles worked previously. But I come from a very active family, and we all are the same way, and it works for us.

    Edited-I just checked your profile. We are both 5'3 and I'm 135, trying to get down to 125. Are you lifting weights? That'll help with the metabolism...
  • ami5000psu
    ami5000psu Posts: 391 Member
    Rest days are important so you don't overwork/injure yourself. There's nothing wrong with them.
  • Steffani911
    Steffani911 Posts: 196 Member
    I workout everyday, twice a day. I took this last weekend off only because I got a cold. I couldn't wait to get back at it today. For me personally, I go and go. If my body tells me to rest I will. It's not like I'm torturing myself, but I like working out like I do. That's just me.
  • omma_to_3
    omma_to_3 Posts: 3,265 Member
    I do 2 rest days a week. However, if you don't want to rest (and your body is OK with that) then I would suggest having easy days in there. Maybe one day a week you just do a nice walk.
  • zeprose
    zeprose Posts: 74 Member
    Thanks for answers :)

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