Is it ok to take a break?

Lovexkristi
Lovexkristi Posts: 3
in Fitness and Exercise
Hi MFP! I was wondering if it's ok to take a break from working out for about a week? I worked out for about 9 days straight then went on a little vacation over the weekend with some light exercise. However, I am now sunburned and have tried working out but my body is in pain and i'm finding the only little exercise I can do at the moment is light running and lifting weights. I'm used to doing HIIT and weighted squats, lunges, etc. My question is, will taking a few days off from doing more intense exercise make all my progress go down the drain? Have my wedding coming up in 4 months and I don't want to waste it all away. Any advice would be appreciated. And please no rude comments. Thanks :)

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  • DopeItUp
    DopeItUp Posts: 18,771 Member
    Yes, of course. What do you think is going to happen if you take a break? If anything, breaks are a necessity, as are rest days.
  • DavPul
    DavPul Posts: 61,406 Member
    I knew a guy that took a break once...

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  • jquijas
    jquijas Posts: 222 Member
    All about your body here, if your body needs a break you take a break. The problem that sometimes happens is a week long break can turn into two and so on...just have to get back on that horse as soon as you are able.
  • PanaMericann
    PanaMericann Posts: 47 Member
    All about your body here, if your body needs a break you take a break. The problem that sometimes happens is a week long break can turn into two and so on...just have to get back on that horse as soon as you are able.

    ^^^This. Don't get too comfortable, because sooner or later you go from one week off to a month, and then all your hard work soon goes to waste. It's happened to me before.
  • jzammetti
    jzammetti Posts: 1,956 Member
    I take a full rest week from serious training every 5 or 6 weeks. I still walk or do fun stuff like swimming or hiking during that week, but no serious training or muscle work. My body needs the rest every now and again.
  • Lovexkristi
    Lovexkristi Posts: 3
    Thanks for all of your feedback! It's nice to hear other's experiences.

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