taking a week off....

dontsurfonmytur · 04-09-2006, 09:12 PM

i havent had a week off in a while....
on my week off should i njot do anhyting at all
abs, jog, etc

fufu · 04-09-2006, 09:25 PM

Nothing too intense.

dontsurfonmytur · 04-09-2006, 11:50 PM

ok so anything goes as long as its not intense

DiGiTaL · 04-10-2006, 12:13 AM

stretching and some home exercises are sweet

fufu · 04-10-2006, 12:14 AM

well I'm no expert, but what are you planning on doing? There is a method of training called "active recovery" where you train at a very low intensity instead of taking time out from the gym completely. I believe nothing higher than 50% 1 RM. Someone like Cowpimp could elaborate more on it than I can though.

**CowPimp** · 04-10-2006, 12:23 AM

When I deload I generally continue to do cardio. I also do some weightlifting, but I try to avoid using anything over 60-65% of my 1RM, and I keep the volume pretty low. I think this time around I'm going to avoid directly loading my spine too; I haven't given my spine a break in ages.

**P-funk** · 04-10-2006, 04:23 AM

if it is a week off, i do nothing. i may go for some long walks (slow) but really, just nothing. give your body a break.

Action-Jackson · 04-10-2006, 05:39 AM

Is there any real benefit to a week off? (Genuine question).

TJ Cline · 04-10-2006, 05:46 AM

It cracks me up how most of you kids think taking a week off is a big deal. I wouldnt even bother taking one week off, I would take two weeks off and I would not go within a mile of a gym...no weights at all!!! Going for some walks with your girl or going swimming with friends is just fine.

**P-funk** · 04-10-2006, 07:07 AM

there is a benefit to doing an unloading week and dropping the intensity and doing active rest.

However, even with that you are doing work. I would still take a week off after so many training weeks. Your body needs to rest and recover. A week off is not going to kill you and may even make you stronger.

Grow outside of the gym. Not in it.

**CowPimp** · 04-10-2006, 10:05 AM

It's really hard for me to take an entire week off. I've done it before. I start to get a little bit stir crazy, and my level of nervous energy goes up dramatically. That's why I've chosen active recovery lately. It seems to do the trick, and I feel quite energized when I return to the gym full blast.

If you work a desk job and follow a good nutrition filled diet with ample caloric intake, then I don't think taking an entire week off is necessary a lot of times. If you work 40 hour weeks doing construction work, then a full on rest week is probably more warranted. You have to look at the big picture, not just what you do in the gym. When I used to be a baggage handler I would take off weeks because that's what I needed.

DiGiTaL · 04-10-2006, 10:17 AM

Quote:

if it is a week off, i do nothing. i may go for some long walks (slow) but really, just nothing. give your body a break.

True story.

Take a week of to chill with friends. live life a little

.

dontsurfonmytur · 04-10-2006, 11:59 AM

ok, most likely i'll go swimming and light jogging but that'll be it

fufu · 04-10-2006, 02:15 PM

I did tried active recovery once but I usually just take a week off from everything.

04-09-2006, 09:12 PM	#1
dontsurfonmytur Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,006	taking a week off.... i havent had a week off in a while.... on my week off should i njot do anhyting at all abs, jog, etc

04-09-2006, 09:25 PM	#2
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,731 Photos: 8	Nothing too intense. fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

04-10-2006, 12:13 AM	#4
DiGiTaL .::.:: Legend ::.::. Elite Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ca Posts: 1,466 Photos: 2	stretching and some home exercises are sweet Stats: Weight: 183lbs \| BF: 13% My Cutting Journal come motivate me.

04-10-2006, 12:14 AM	#5
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,731 Photos: 8	well I'm no expert, but what are you planning on doing? There is a method of training called "active recovery" where you train at a very low intensity instead of taking time out from the gym completely. I believe nothing higher than 50% 1 RM. Someone like Cowpimp could elaborate more on it than I can though. fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

04-10-2006, 12:23 AM	#6
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,615	When I deload I generally continue to do cardio. I also do some weightlifting, but I try to avoid using anything over 60-65% of my 1RM, and I keep the volume pretty low. I think this time around I'm going to avoid directly loading my spine too; I haven't given my spine a break in ages. The only time it's bad to feel the burn is when you're peeing... Belligerent Bovine badass YouTube Videos

04-09-2006, 11:50 PM	#3
dontsurfonmytur Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,006	ok so anything goes as long as its not intense

04-10-2006, 04:23 AM	#7
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,700	if it is a week off, i do nothing. i may go for some long walks (slow) but really, just nothing. give your body a break. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

04-10-2006, 05:39 AM	#8
Action-Jackson Dream Brother Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Perth, Australia. Posts: 209	Is there any real benefit to a week off? (Genuine question). Currently cutting (Bulk soon): Lost 43 kilos (94.6 lb) since March of 2005. Current BF%: ~12.5 - 14%

04-10-2006, 05:46 AM	#9
TJ Cline Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 12,545	It cracks me up how most of you kids think taking a week off is a big deal. I wouldnt even bother taking one week off, I would take two weeks off and I would not go within a mile of a gym...no weights at all!!! Going for some walks with your girl or going swimming with friends is just fine.

04-10-2006, 07:07 AM	#10
P-funk Patrick Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: AZ Posts: 31,700	there is a benefit to doing an unloading week and dropping the intensity and doing active rest. However, even with that you are doing work. I would still take a week off after so many training weeks. Your body needs to rest and recover. A week off is not going to kill you and may even make you stronger. Grow outside of the gym. Not in it. E-Book: Take Charge! Everything You Need To Know To Write Your Own Training Programs Online Consulting/Program Design Reality Based Fitness Podcast Check me out on Twitter! Subscribe to our free monthly newsletter! "In the beginners mind there are many possibilities, in the experts there are few." -Buddha's Little Instruction Book

04-10-2006, 10:05 AM	#11
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,615	It's really hard for me to take an entire week off. I've done it before. I start to get a little bit stir crazy, and my level of nervous energy goes up dramatically. That's why I've chosen active recovery lately. It seems to do the trick, and I feel quite energized when I return to the gym full blast. If you work a desk job and follow a good nutrition filled diet with ample caloric intake, then I don't think taking an entire week off is necessary a lot of times. If you work 40 hour weeks doing construction work, then a full on rest week is probably more warranted. You have to look at the big picture, not just what you do in the gym. When I used to be a baggage handler I would take off weeks because that's what I needed. The only time it's bad to feel the burn is when you're peeing... Belligerent Bovine badass YouTube Videos

04-10-2006, 11:59 AM	#13
dontsurfonmytur Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,006	ok, most likely i'll go swimming and light jogging but that'll be it

04-10-2006, 02:15 PM	#14
fufu fiendish thingy Elite Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 16,731 Photos: 8	I did tried active recovery once but I usually just take a week off from everything. fufu's 1337 Journal Your diet will set you free.

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