max number of days in a row of exersise

thedodgeruk
thedodgeruk Posts: 132 Member
edited October 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
i cant seam to get in the mood to go to the gym today at all.
but was thinking back and i have been to the gym for the last 8 days without a break, was ment to have a day off but did not ,

is it bad for you NOT to have a break

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  • tiffypooh2u
    tiffypooh2u Posts: 299 Member
    i cant seam to get in the mood to go to the gym today at all.
    but was thinking back and i have been to the gym for the last 8 days without a break, was ment to have a day off but did not ,

    is it bad for you NOT to have a break

    I think it is fine!!!! If you are up to it and not pushing yourself too hard, then go for it!!! :) The more the better if you are feeling okay! Listen to your body and keep up the great work!
  • tigerblue
    tigerblue Posts: 1,526 Member
    I often go 10 to 15 days without a break, but I alternate less intense workouts with more intense. Or I mix it up--run one day swim the next, walk, etc. Often I count walking as a rest day! I hate missing a day because I am very short, small framed, female, and past 40 so I don't get to eat many calories if I dont exercise. And I LIKE to eat! But finally my body tells me that I need to rest, and I do. Or I do a light yoga workout. I think you will learn to listen to your body for cues when you need a rest day or a less intense day.
  • trini14
    trini14 Posts: 110 Member
    For me, I keep it old school 5 days a week M-F like in school, lol :)
  • Pandorian
    Pandorian Posts: 2,055 Member
    Depends on what you're doing, when I do my strength training I've got different areas focused on so I can end up with an area getting a rest even though I'm at the gym daily. Cardio is daily, and now that I have pool access again, yeah that will get back to a daily thing!
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