days off?!?

karlz87
karlz87 Posts: 37
edited September 28 in Fitness and Exercise
Hey everyone,

Quick question.. do you have days off from exercise or have a day with only light exercise or full workouts everyday??

For the past two weeks i have been working out for around 2 1/2 hours per day..(mostly cardio, abs and arms) but i found it harder this week to keep the energy up during my workouts.. what should i be doing??

Thanks :) xx

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  • rharris86dc
    rharris86dc Posts: 635 Member
    I aim to get to the gym at least 5 days a week. If I'm up for it, I can do 6 or even 7, but this week I got in five really good workouts, so I'm happy with that.

    Sometimes taking a day off here and there is just the thing to get you recharged!
  • jwintonyk
    jwintonyk Posts: 40 Member
    I only do 6 days a week. Everyone's body needs at least one day to rest, otherwise you risk over training which can result in set backs or could mean injury.
  • SquishyVicki
    SquishyVicki Posts: 280 Member
    I try and do SOMETHING every day; therefore while I do have days off from the gym; I will keep active by taking a 20 / 30 min walk instead. That way I am still keeping active while giving my muscles a break from high intensity workouts.... Vx
  • SkinnyEmLee
    SkinnyEmLee Posts: 6
    I have a hard time doing hardcore intense workouts 5-6 days a week. I usually try to do 2-3 harder workouts then a few lighter ones. I try to take off exercise on Sundays.
    I've heard having an off day is just as important for your body as the actual working out... but I don't know if this is true or not. :)
  • LilChickPea
    LilChickPea Posts: 122 Member
    You really have to listen to your body. I workout pretty hard at the gym, and last week I was so tired I was crying in the store!!! So, I tend to take 2 days off from "organized" exercise. The weekend is when hubby, daughter and I can spend time together. I end up cleaning the house or running around on those days, so I'm not sitting on the couch. After the weekend, I feel so energized I'm ready to start the week all over again.

    It's really up to you. Keep up the great work!
  • RedHotRunner
    RedHotRunner Posts: 850 Member
    My running schedule is 4X a week, plus one day of XT. However, on my days off, I try to do some sort of recreational activity, be it going for a walk, bike ride or kayaking...things of that sort.
  • 13hirteen
    13hirteen Posts: 94 Member
    I currently do heavy cardio three days a week (conveniently delivered by a fast, hilly cycle commute or running at the intensity I do when I'm training for something), slightly lighter cardio on another two (usually running or more recently elliptical and rowing machines).

    I've recently joined a gym, which gives me access to more strength training equipment, so I'm working in strength training three days a week, usually with a one-day gap between each session.

    Saturday and Sunday, I don't work out, but instead fit in a few brisk walks, cycle to the shops and do any necessary DIY, carpentry or active stuff that needs doing around the house, which all keeps me mobile enough to ensure that I don't lock up.
  • MellowGa
    MellowGa Posts: 1,258 Member
    your body builds it's muscle in recovery mode, so yes you should alter your workout and take days off.

    IE strength training every other
    Cardio hard one day, light the next.

    I usually do it this way...

    Mon- Strength training light cardio
    tues-hard cardio no strength
    wed- Strength training-light cardio
    Thurday- hard cardio
    Friday-strenght training light cardio
    Saturday- cardio medium
    Sunday- Chillax
  • karlz87
    karlz87 Posts: 37
    your body builds it's muscle in recovery mode, so yes you should alter your workout and take days off.

    IE strength training every other
    Cardio hard one day, light the next.

    I usually do it this way...

    Mon- Strength training light cardio
    tues-hard cardio no strength
    wed- Strength training-light cardio
    Thurday- hard cardio
    Friday-strenght training light cardio
    Saturday- cardio medium
    Sunday- Chillax

    Thanks... this is really helpful :)
  • karlz87
    karlz87 Posts: 37
    Thanks everyone for the help! :) Had a lazy week this week (very bad) But im back on it with my new regime thanks to all your help as from today :)
  • justavoice1989
    justavoice1989 Posts: 132 Member
    i dont even have a gym membership really lol. but i try to jog in place or walk around the block really fast for about 30 minutes. then if i have the energy and time ill do it again =]
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