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Rest/Recovery Days

matt6050
Posts: 56 Member
Hey All,
I'm trying t figure out exactly how often I should be resting. I'm currently trying to gain weight, but I am not doing a regimented strength training program. What I AM doing is 2-3 days/week of running for about 40 minutes (I know that that is NOT what I am supposed to be doing for weight gain, but I just really enjoy getting the fresh air), and 4-6 days of rock climbing/week, and doing some strength maybe 1-2 times/week to supplement climbing.
My weekly climbing usually has two high volume low intensity day (lots of easy routes to failure; 45-50 boulder problems, minimal rest), two high intensity low volume day (working on about 20 difficult, but not maxed out boulder problems, minimal rest), and one day where I try the routes that I haven't yet done (very high intensity in short intervals with moderate rest). The climbing sessions usually last about 1.5-2 hours.
My question is: how often should I be resting in order to maximize my gains? Right now, I am taking about 1 day completely off from all activity (except long walks to get outside), but I never take more than one day in a row off (I am either running or climbing or both occasionally). Should I take more consecutive rest days? More rest days in general? Or is what I am doing acceptable?
Thanks,
Matt
I'm trying t figure out exactly how often I should be resting. I'm currently trying to gain weight, but I am not doing a regimented strength training program. What I AM doing is 2-3 days/week of running for about 40 minutes (I know that that is NOT what I am supposed to be doing for weight gain, but I just really enjoy getting the fresh air), and 4-6 days of rock climbing/week, and doing some strength maybe 1-2 times/week to supplement climbing.
My weekly climbing usually has two high volume low intensity day (lots of easy routes to failure; 45-50 boulder problems, minimal rest), two high intensity low volume day (working on about 20 difficult, but not maxed out boulder problems, minimal rest), and one day where I try the routes that I haven't yet done (very high intensity in short intervals with moderate rest). The climbing sessions usually last about 1.5-2 hours.
My question is: how often should I be resting in order to maximize my gains? Right now, I am taking about 1 day completely off from all activity (except long walks to get outside), but I never take more than one day in a row off (I am either running or climbing or both occasionally). Should I take more consecutive rest days? More rest days in general? Or is what I am doing acceptable?
Thanks,
Matt
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I usually take at least 1 or two days off completely...if youre tired, rest...Dont overthink it0
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reasonable enough answer... thanks!0
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