Just as there are some individuals who need all the help they can get to raise their motivation level up enough to not miss their workout, there are some who need to exercise (no pun intended) just as much discipline to take the day off from the gym.
For some workout-aholics, the idea of taking a rest day just doesn’t sit well with them. They might feel they wasted the day by not working out, or maybe are getting smaller since they didn’t get their pump for the day.
We can even admit that we’ve been (and still are) that person. It wasn’t too long ago that we implemented a rest day for the first time in well over a month.
“Use your head! Learn the signs that you need to take a rest”.
However, you really shouldn’t discount how beneficial giving yourself a good 24 hours off can be. In fact, having a little break from the gym can be just what you need to go back and hit it even harder!
Don’t forget that you only recover from your workouts while you’re at rest. And while getting enough sleep is certainly the biggest player in that process, sometimes even getting your solid 8 hours a night isn’t enough to have you primed and ready to go for your next session.
You’ll definitely want to take the day off if
- you’re no longer looking forward to your workouts.
- you’re sore for longer than a week.
- you’re getting sick or injured frequently.
- you aren’t sleeping well.
These are just some of the things that you should look out for if you’re an insatiable gym-goer. Be smart in the gym, and out. You want to keep crushing your workouts, not have them crush you!
How often do you take a day off? Once a week? Twice a week? Ever? What’s the longest you’ve gone without? Get the conversation started in the comment section below!
Thanks for reading.
Just as there are some individuals who need all the help they can get to raise their motivation level up enough to not miss their workout, there are some who need to exercise (no pun intended) just as much discipline to take the day off from the gym.
For some workout-aholics, the idea of taking a rest day just doesn’t sit well with them. They might feel they wasted the day by not working out, or maybe are getting smaller since they didn’t get their pump for the day.
We can even admit that we’ve been (and still are) that person. It wasn’t too long ago that we implemented a rest day for the first time in well over a month.
“Use your head! Learn the signs that you need to take a rest”.
However, you really shouldn’t discount how beneficial giving yourself a good 24 hours off can be. In fact, having a little break from the gym can be just what you need to go back and hit it even harder!
Don’t forget that you only recover from your workouts while you’re at rest. And while getting enough sleep is certainly the biggest player in that process, sometimes even getting your solid 8 hours a night isn’t enough to have you primed and ready to go for your next session.
You’ll definitely want to take the day off if
- you’re no longer looking forward to your workouts.
- you’re sore for longer than a week.
- you’re getting sick or injured frequently.
- you aren’t sleeping well.
These are just some of the things that you should look out for if you’re an insatiable gym-goer. Be smart in the gym, and out. You want to keep crushing your workouts, not have them crush you!
How often do you take a day off? Once a week? Twice a week? Ever? What’s the longest you’ve gone without? Get the conversation started in the comment section below!
Thanks for reading.
A month,twice,when i had surgery!And unfortunately i don’t know when but i m gonna do the same for the same reason another time..it makes me feel sick..
Im trying to get some muscle mass.. during training days i go as hard as i can but i rest 2 or 3 days never 2days in a row what do u think Marc is better for mass or should i train more often?
I usually take 1 day, but when i feel like i don’t have enough energy and to be honest, a little lazy, i take eve 2 or 3 days of rest. I totally agree with you Marc, you definitely need to listen to your body and give it what it strives for. :)
I workout 3 days on 1 day of,works very well for me :)
By biceps are hurting today, but its sweet pain…Monday i did total condition class, Tuesday Stricly Strenth, Wed, lifted weights, today i ran cardio workout..i am beat right now..i agree with you i have to be Smart..but its hard..love the energy you have..keep us motivated
I take the weekends off is that good Marc, and when’s your next video
Ehehe, I try to take a day off once a week, but I always end up training everyday. It may end up with one day off in a whole month :P
haha we have the same issue Monica :P
Hi bro i like to hit it the 7 days of the week with a 3 Day rest time between muscles is that ok?
Yes, it’s perfect. Your muscle need a good 48h to recover.
I haven’t taken a day off in about 3 weeks. I have had trouble sleeping for a couple days and dread tonights workout so I think I’ll take a day off!
Great brother, keep me posted how you feel after your day off.
1 day Marc. Usually on sundays. And you?
I will take a day off when I feel I need one :)
Just saw your AB workout three one minute drill great i will do it..thanks!
I also do that. Usually my rest is usually at least 2 and max 4 days/week depends on my energy and how i feel . Am i resting a lot?
4 days it’s start to be a little bit too much rest, but feel your body it can be different for everyone. 2 days for me will be the max I will go and it’s rare I will take 2 days in a row.
i also take 4 days off in a week, i stay at the gym for 2 hours, my trainer said you can do biceps and abs training in the rest days also,is it OK?),do i need smthing else:)?