Rest day??

Pretty_Jewelz
Pretty_Jewelz Posts: 29 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
Who here takes a rest day. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. Just wondering what others thoughts are on taking a rest day

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  • cwolfman13
    cwolfman13 Posts: 41,865 Member
    I do...one or two days per week depending. Depending on what you're doing, rest days can be a pretty important if not essential part of your fitness regimen. Fitness gains happen in recovery.

    Note that a rest/recovery day doesn't mean sitting on your rear doing nothing...or at least it doesn't have to be. I still go for walks on my rest days...sometimes I do some yoga...I work in the yard...I go to the park and play with my kids, etc. I'm just taking rest from strenuous training activity.

    I went on an all day hike up a mountain yesterday...today is a rest day.
  • Ninkyou
    Ninkyou Posts: 6,666 Member
    I usually take 2. Recovery is important.
  • Pretty_Jewelz
    Pretty_Jewelz Posts: 29 Member
    On my rest day its usually I just a jog or short run for me
  • yesimpson
    yesimpson Posts: 1,372 Member
    Usually 2 a week. I wouldn't be able to put enough effort consistently to improve if I trained every day.
  • cgvet37
    cgvet37 Posts: 1,189 Member
    Wednesday and Sunday.
  • tamaraworrall
    tamaraworrall Posts: 166 Member
    Monday is usual my rest day though I still do an hours walking aswell as go to work and do the school run .
    If I've had a bit more food than normal over the weekend I may go for a run before work on a Monday just because I will feel all stodgy otherwise
  • DancingMoosie
    DancingMoosie Posts: 8,619 Member
    I don't usually, but probably should. I've been told that I'll burn out with my workout schedule, but its worked for 3 years now. I have taken rest days when I had the flu and strep...Sometimes I just go at an easier pace, like walking the dogs a few times or doing some easier yoga.
  • Chieflrg
    Chieflrg Posts: 9,097 Member
    I don't usually ever. They are not beneficial for me.
  • Ws2016
    Ws2016 Posts: 432 Member
    Sunday, but I will reduce my workout on other days if I feel the need.
  • creativecritters77
    creativecritters77 Posts: 19 Member
    Normally one day (usually Sunday) a week is a rest day for me, although I still try to stay active. Today is probably the most rest I've allowed myself in some time, but that's only because it's raining and my back hurts, so I'm sort of limited as to what I can do. I'll probably do some yoga at the very least. I get antsy if I don't stay active ;)
  • galgenstrick
    galgenstrick Posts: 2,086 Member
    1-2 rest days a week. Deload week every few months.
  • Willbenchforcupcakes
    Willbenchforcupcakes Posts: 4,955 Member
    One a week. I enjoyed chasing my girls around the zoo today on my rest day. Another day is easy body weight correctives and prehab that keeps me moving well.
  • Pretty_Jewelz
    Pretty_Jewelz Posts: 29 Member
    I am always crazy active even if I so decide to take a rest day. I'm a mother of 4 + 2 step children so I'm almost never just sitting down. Today was swimming and laundry and the never ending cooking and cleaning, getting them ready for school. No rest at all really. Its sun up til late late everyday for me
  • prbravo11
    prbravo11 Posts: 20 Member
    It's supposed to be part of your routine. Depending on what your routine is. I usually stick to 1 active recovery (running/jogging/rowing or mostly jump rope) and 1 day off when I'm on 2 workouts a day routine. I find it helps to void off injuries or some other achy joints. Usually 3/2 days on and 1 off

    Then again. You do what works for your body
  • luissc3388
    luissc3388 Posts: 18 Member
    On my rest days I jog outside for a mile or two ( just so I don't get too used to treadmill or hit the gym but stretch/jacuzzi/sauna because life is gooood :)
  • Becca_250
    Becca_250 Posts: 188 Member
    edited April 2016
    I usually have 2 rest days a week, tends to be Tuesday and Friday. On those days I will walk the dog and/or do some stretching but not break a sweat. However, I would also say listen to your body - I recently had an issue with my calf I just could not shift the discomfort for weeks until finally I took 5 consecutive rest days (I also came down with a sore throat/cough at the same time) and it felt so much better the next time I ran.
  • mjwarbeck
    mjwarbeck Posts: 699 Member
    I have been forced to take rest days from the gym...just don't have enough hours in the day with activities for the three boys and other obligations...even if we divide and conquer.

    I know that in my performance is even better those first few days back...but rig now the focus is still weight loss...another 13-18 to go ( for a total approaching 60)
  • LivingtheLeanDream
    LivingtheLeanDream Posts: 13,342 Member
    I take 2 active rest days - ie I walk a lot on my rest days.
    If I feel I need a proper rest I will take an easier day but it still involves walking at least 3+ miles/7000 steps minimum.
  • MelissaPhippsFeagins
    MelissaPhippsFeagins Posts: 8,063 Member
    Mondays are Scout meeting nights. Thursdays are a volunteer activity for me. Even those days, I walk on my lunch break.
  • Doublemeasure
    Doublemeasure Posts: 83 Member
    I have 1 or 2 days off a week, this is due to work as a rule. But your muscles do need to rest to rebuild so a day off once a week is important.
  • StealthHealth
    StealthHealth Posts: 2,417 Member
    I currently work out three times a week. I often have "fun" active sessions such as biking, walking, running, active play with my kids etc but class those as rest days - So, 4 rest days per week.
  • billutzman
    billutzman Posts: 74 Member
    Rest day is today for me. But I will get on my elliptical this evening for about a 25 minute loosening up workout.
  • abadvat
    abadvat Posts: 1,241 Member
    3 days split - 4th day is rest.
  • ktilton70130
    ktilton70130 Posts: 211 Member
    Pretty_Jewelz wrote: »
    Who here takes a rest day. Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't. Just wondering what others thoughts are on taking a rest day

    I take one rest day, I have been exercising 6 days a week. I usually need it because my body is usually exhausted and sore. After my rest day I usually see a weight drop and I am ready to get back to my workout the next day.
  • Mama_cc
    Mama_cc Posts: 45 Member
    Usually I take one. If I forget, my body somehow reminds me by feeling slow and sluggish in my workouts. I still take a nice long walk on those days, though.

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