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Title: lay off
Post by: denkal250 on October 28, 2008, 07:45:07 PM
how often does 1 take a break after working out for some time,,ME: gym 4X a week for 4mths  then 1 week off,,,
Title: Re: lay off
Post by: iron_dawg on October 28, 2008, 09:05:42 PM
how often does 1 take a break after working out for some time,,ME: gym 4X a week for 4mths  then 1 week off,,,
I just took 10 days off went on vacation ate like crap the whole time...
I needed it...came back feeling better than ever.

mentally it is hard I would keep pushin till the holidays then take alittle break...come back in 09.
4x a week your getting 3 days off a week you should feel great.
Title: Re: lay off
Post by: GoneAway on October 28, 2008, 10:11:41 PM
I never take time off unless I physically or mentally don't feel up to working out.
Title: Re: lay off
Post by: vic86 on October 28, 2008, 11:10:00 PM
unless i have hit an pleateau, the body automatically gives in,its better to lay off for few weeks then 8)
Title: Re: lay off
Post by: Hedgehog on October 29, 2008, 01:28:40 AM
I recently became a bigger fan of periodization.

Perhaps not taking total layoffs. But after 4 weeks of hard training, I'll reduce the number of days working out and also cut down drastically on primarily volume, but also on training load somewhat.
I'll do this for 3-4 weeks, then I get back to training real heavy.

I found I can train harder when I allow for frequent 'breezing' periods.       
Title: Re: lay off
Post by: vic86 on October 30, 2008, 01:49:00 AM
I recently became a bigger fan of periodization.

Perhaps not taking total layoffs. But after 4 weeks of hard training, I'll reduce the number of days working out and also cut down drastically on primarily volume, but also on training load somewhat.
I'll do this for 3-4 weeks, then I get back to training real heavy.

I found I can train harder when I allow for frequent 'breezing' periods.       
sounds good
Title: Re: lay off
Post by: D-bol on October 30, 2008, 03:07:52 AM
i'll take time off when i'm dead