light exersises for "rest days"

Marz009
Marz009 Posts: 26
edited November 9 in Fitness and Exercise
i do heavy lifting 4 times a week and one day cardio than i usually rest weekends however, my body dos not feel as good on the days i don't work out. so i am looking for some light physical activity i can do on Saturdays and Sundays. i tried rollerblading but it killed my gults, so i was thinking yoga maybe? I have never done yoga, is easy on the muscles? what do you guys recommend?

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  • queenliz99
    queenliz99 Posts: 15,317 Member
    walking is fun
  • Lofteren
    Lofteren Posts: 960 Member
    Yoga is a good activity for recovery. You look pretty thin so I would stay away from walking on your days off if your intent is to gain mass.
  • DjinnMarie
    DjinnMarie Posts: 1,297 Member
    Lofteren wrote: »
    Yoga is a good activity for recovery. You look pretty thin so I would stay away from walking on your days off if your intent is to gain mass.

    This. Yoga or some form of stretching is an often overlooked but critical component of lifting.

    Youtube search "yoga for bodybuilders". They have some great chest openers and shoulder mobility poses.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Yoga is always good for the feelings and the viewings. Swimming is good, as is bike.
  • hill8570
    hill8570 Posts: 1,466 Member
    Hmmm. I'd never describe yoga as "easy", but then again I'm about as flexible as a 4x4. Easier on the muscles than lifting heavy.

    Might want to look at some of the bodyweight exercises (You Are Your Own Gym / Convict Conditioning, etc). If you stick to the easier end of the progressions, you should be getting a reasonable light workout without getting into overload territory.
  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Flexibility/mobility work is always a good option. I've also found swimming to be an excellent recovery exercise.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    couch surfing.
  • Timshel_
    Timshel_ Posts: 22,834 Member
    queenliz99 wrote: »
    walking is fun
    Walk or light hikes are my fave.
  • Sam_I_Am77
    Sam_I_Am77 Posts: 2,093 Member
    Morning flexibility and mobility work. Checkout Joe DeFranco's "Limber 11" and "Simple 6" on YouTube; then actually rest.
  • notsuchaskinnybitch
    notsuchaskinnybitch Posts: 203
    Walking or some yoga is good- lots of nice stretching videos on you tube :)
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    pile driver for reps.
  • beertrollruss
    beertrollruss Posts: 276 Member
    I'm on the same workout schedule. I try to walk on the off days and sometimes on the workout days too. I do the walking for a little extra cardio and to clear my head during the work week. I do like the yoga idea too.
  • Capt_Apollo
    Capt_Apollo Posts: 9,026 Member
    yoga, swimming, cycling.
  • TheVirgoddess
    TheVirgoddess Posts: 4,535 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    pile driver for reps.

    I have the biggest crush on your sense of humor.

    I'll say yoga, too. I do it daily. Love it.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    You should see the warm up, has to do with helicopter...
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    You should see the warm up, has to do with helicopter...

    I thought you were into motor boats?
  • Sam_I_Am77
    Sam_I_Am77 Posts: 2,093 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    You should see the warm up, has to do with helicopter...

    I thought you were more of a "catcher" than a "pitcher." LOL
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    Sam_I_Am77 wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    You should see the warm up, has to do with helicopter...

    I thought you were more of a "catcher" than a "pitcher." LOL

    Sorry to break your heart, I hung up that mask years ago. I'm straight throwin'. LOL.
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    PRMinx wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    You should see the warm up, has to do with helicopter...

    I thought you were into motor boats?
    How else does one get to the warm up? Gotta travel somehow.
  • iheartinsanity
    iheartinsanity Posts: 205 Member
    Yoga.

    I personally love hot yoga but can't afford the price tag all the time. I use it to complement my lifting routine and it helps. I use this site most of the time: http://www.doyogawithme.com/
  • Raynne413
    Raynne413 Posts: 1,527 Member
    I tend to do yoga on my rest days, as well as walking. I look for videos on YouTube, along the lines of yoga for runners or yoga for athletes. They tend to focus on stretching out the lower body (my quads and hamstrings are ALWAYS tight).
  • mitch16
    mitch16 Posts: 2,113 Member
    If you're a newbie to yoga, I would suggest starting with a class labeled as "beginner's" or "Hatha" yoga--more focused on slow movement, learning the asanas, and stretching.
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    PRMinx wrote: »
    dbmata wrote: »
    You should see the warm up, has to do with helicopter...

    I thought you were into motor boats?
    How else does one get to the warm up? Gotta travel somehow.

    As long as you don't forget to log it!
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    edited January 2015
    Prancercise, 1 calorie an hour.
  • PRMinx
    PRMinx Posts: 4,585 Member
    dbmata wrote: »
    Prancercise, 1 calorie an hour.

    #yourdoingitwrong
  • dbmata
    dbmata Posts: 12,950 Member
    TDEEEEEEEEYIYIYIYI
  • Roxiegirl2008
    Roxiegirl2008 Posts: 756 Member
    Yoga for me because it helps with balance and tends to stretch out my sore muscles. I have found it also helps great with my running. I would agree with trying the beginners class first so you can get used to the poses.
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