A weekend off

RE: A weekend off (connelly)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 20:05:15 GMT

ORIGINAL: TheSilverFox

ORIGINAL: Pssst

I just came back from a break and ended up WEAKER. Felt pretty awful, haha.

I didn't think I was super weak, but my delts were terrible. I think it's from playing tennis all last week.

well, you didn't rest then. if you're running around swing your arms/shoulders all week, then when are you supposed to rest/heal/recondition?

and... remember, i said you Might just come back stronger. doesn't always work out that way, but you somewhat hindered yourself from knowing due to the tennis multiple times per week.

(hey dude.. i understand, tennis is addicting. i woulda done the same thing)

tennis is beast..

RE: A weekend off (TheSilverFox)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:52:17 GMT

ORIGINAL: Pssst

I just came back from a break and ended up WEAKER. Felt pretty awful, haha.

I didn't think I was super weak, but my delts were terrible. I think it's from playing tennis all last week.

well, you didn't rest then. if you're running around swing your arms/shoulders all week, then when are you supposed to rest/heal/recondition?

and... remember, i said you Might just come back stronger. doesn't always work out that way, but you somewhat hindered yourself from knowing due to the tennis multiple times per week.

(hey dude.. i understand, tennis is addicting. i woulda done the same thing)

RE: A weekend off (Pssst)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 19:32:10 GMT

ORIGINAL: TheSilverFox

reconditioning is what it's called. like already mentioned.. 8 weeks lifting, 1 week off is a good standard to follow. you'll be fine. rest is good for you and you might just come back STRONGER than when you left.

I just came back from a break and ended up WEAKER. Felt pretty awful, haha.

I didn't think I was super weak, but my delts were terrible. I think it's from playing tennis all last week.

RE: A weekend off (TheSilverFox)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:58:04 GMT

reconditioning is what it's called. like already mentioned.. 8 weeks lifting, 1 week off is a good standard to follow. you'll be fine. rest is good for you and you might just come back STRONGER than when you left.

RE: A weekend off (rippedchick)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:51:02 GMT

8 weeks on - a week off now would be good.

RE: A weekend off (StayCrunk)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 10:34:05 GMT

About 2 months.

RE: A weekend off (trubeginner)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:27:32 GMT

ORIGINAL: StayCrunk

Well, since Im going on vacation for about 4-5 days and wont be able to lift, I was just wondering what do you guys do when you take a week off? I'll try to be careful with my diet, but other than that is there anything specific thats good to do?

How long have you been lifting back to back without a rest period?

RE: A weekend off (rippedchick)

Mon, 14 Jul 2008 00:19:11 GMT

You need a week off from time to time to let your muscles and CNS fully recover. Just eat well and enjoy yourself.

A weekend off (StayCrunk)

Sun, 13 Jul 2008 23:10:57 GMT

Well, since Im going on vacation for about 4-5 days and wont be able to lift, I was just wondering what do you guys do when you take a week off? I'll try to be careful with my diet, but other than that is there anything specific thats good to do?