Taking a Day Off From Exercise? HELP!!!!

they say taking a day off or two days off during the week helps you repair muscle, as long as you have a good routine and dont let it get you off track, it shouldnt be a problem, or atleast thats what i heard )

Dear Livy you re not a robot....and if u make too much effort daily i dont think is good either....i workout whenever i feel like it...2-3 times a week....i dont sacrifice my sleep and wake up early to start jumping around the house....i work 8-9 hours per day.. plus the housekeeping....do u think all these ladies who make the dvds have to cook and iron and clean the house? all their problems are solved....unless u dont work and u can plan your day better.....oh...and if u feel like eating a chocolate just do it....life is short and if u believe food is not just something to keep u alive then dont feel guilty.....enjoy the little things and put some limits not to overdo it

i work 8-9 hours per day.. plus the housekeeping....do u think all these ladies who make the dvds have to cook and iron and clean the house? all their problems are solved....

Anyone can find the time to exercise. And what do you know what these ladies do or do not "have to do?"
I go to school full time and work full time and I still find the time.

Sometimes you just need a day off. It's okay and good for your body. You have to take rest days. The fact that you're feeling guilty is a good thing! That way know you'll get back on tomorrow! Enjoy your rest day!!!!

Anyone can find the time to exercise. And what do you know what these ladies do or do not "have to do?"
I go to school full time and work full time and I still find the time.
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oh that's good for u and i'm glad u can make it...i'm not just the type who thinks working out daily is my no1 priority that's all...i dont like pushing myself cause last time i did it i ended up having psysiotherapy sessions.

and concerning the ladies....without knowing them of course....i admire those who have the great bodies and all....but i dont think for example that a professional trainer with a specific glamorous lifestyle, publicity etc has a daily routine like mine.....

I take very few rest days but for me thats fine I strength train 4 days a week I cardio most every day. but when I do feel tired I take a rest day but that is rare drives my wife nuts

I have 3-4 rest days per week. I like energy. I no like tiredness. I also like muscle recovery. Muscle recovery gives me strength. Muscle recovery good.

Sometimes I walk on my rest days just to be active but yet still rest my muscles. No fast pace or high heart rate just a nice walk.

This is exactly what I do. With the nights being nicer, I want to do a little something, even on my rest days.

I struggle with this too. Saturday is my normal rest day. I take it off for my mental health too. I need to remind myself that as important as my fitness program is, there is more to life than fitness. It's difficult, but I'm finding it's just as important as training hard the other 6 days.

This past week, I had an interesting thing happen. On Friday, I jumped on the treadmill and had planned to do 2-3 miles. The first mile was a piece fo cake, but the second mile was AWFUL. I felt lethargic and sluggish. I slowed the treadmill down and walked the next mile. Then I stopped. I sat down and had a good cry. I felt disappointed in myself. Friday night I felt soooooooo tired. Saturday I continued to feel tired and exhausted. I went to bed early Saturday night, and by Sunday I felt fantastic! I really think my body just needed a break.

i agree with the active rest day. you wont feel guilty and you will still get in exercise without even thinking about it.

walk to the grocery store or play ball with your kids, declare the day "spring cleaning" and surface clean every room.

Completely agree with taking a day off. You've worked ur butt off, you deserve a day off. Maybe your body is telling you to switch up your routine? Instead of doing the ET, how about a nice brisk walk this morning, if it is not too cold?