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Title: Taking time off from training
Post by: ozman on March 18, 2009, 12:02:06 PM

I have been feeling flat this week

no energy and my strength is down

is it true your central nervous system can take a beating from too much training ?

I haven't taken a week off in 5 months

Title: Re: Taking time off from training
Post by: JasonH on March 18, 2009, 02:14:04 PM

Quote from: ozman on March 18, 2009, 12:02:06 PM

I have been feeling flat this week

no energy and my strength is down

is it true your central nervous system can take a beating from too much training ?

I haven't taken a week off in 5 months

If you believe it will do your body good then why not?

I'll be taking a nice two-week break from training over Easter - it'll be the first break I've had since I took a week off at Christmas. I never worry about muscle atrophy because for the amount of time you take off, it will take that amount of time again to get back up to speed.

Title: Re: Taking time off from training
Post by: mass 04 on March 18, 2009, 03:39:35 PM

If you are beat up i would take a week off. You won't lose any size or strength and you'll be recharged when you get back.

Title: Re: Taking time off from training
Post by: webcake on March 18, 2009, 04:41:13 PM

A week of probably in order after 5 months straight. Gives your body a nice rest and you will be back in a week feeling refreshed and ready for more training.

I'm currently halfway through a weeks break as we speak...

Title: Re: Taking time off from training
Post by: elite_lifter on March 19, 2009, 08:21:20 PM

I haven't taken a week off since May 08 and I feel great.

Title: Re: Taking time off from training
Post by: mass 04 on March 19, 2009, 08:38:36 PM

Quote from: elite_lifter on March 19, 2009, 08:21:20 PM

I haven't taken a week off since May 08 and I feel great.

I don't need breaks either really. I've just been going this week using lighter weights and getting a pump, but i haven't had a true break with no weights or cardio since around x-mas 2007.