Thread: planned one week layoff during training

i do it only because it works out for me. I have exams twice a year, fasting month of ramadan, vacations etc. It doesnt work out to that many breaks. But its sufficient weather rest is required or not.

i was out the gym for a week recently due to a vacation...when i started back i was even stronger than b4...i think it was a good break for the body and im sure everyone that works out consistently(4=5 times a week) can use a week long break every couple months(you wont lose any strength)

I don't plan any breaks, but every so often things happen like getting sick or taking vacation, ect. that cause me to take some time off. You should have an option in that poll that says "Take a break, but not on a set schedule of time off." That's where I would fit in.

i dont exactly incorporate a spacific time to take a break but ive heard its good to go 12 weeks training 1-2 weeks off. but thats what i read somewhere...i usually just do 1 or 2 weeks off during the summer...vacation time...but come back stronger...dont think that you can take months off at a time with this tho as this wont work lol.

a break is also a good idea if you feel as though you are overtraining...giving your body time to recover and then hit the weights again.

i take a break and planning on taking a break every year, for example im taking a week off starting may, i am going to vegas and i will be resting there and taking a week off from training, i will still be dieting "somewhat at least".....................i havnt taken a break since last summer, i have not missed 1 workout since last summer and i deserve to take a week off and i feel like i should, i am starting to feel like im "overtraining" again......i also read from a lost of pros that taking off is good, for resting and growing...

I usually take a break every 8 weeks or so then change up my routine a bit. Usually the first couple weeks after a break feel great.

I don't plan my breaks. they just happen due to travel for work, fun, etc. I take many weeks off over the course of a year.

Yeah, I also like to stop breathing every so often.. I take my breaks from the everyday bullshit of life by going to the gym.

i don't plan them ahead of time, but I definitely take a week off when i feel like i need to recharge...and I always find that it's beneficial to my routine.

I just started HST, and as part of the program, you have to take 9 to 14 days off every 6 weeks. Seems like alot, but so far, so good.