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Title: Kind of weird... Getting back to the gym after being sick....
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on September 18, 2006, 01:03:47 PM

Well I have been sick for the last week and a half with severe strep throat feeling like shit.  I just now got back to the gym, bench press seemed light so I went up 20 pounds no problem and 10 on incline dumbbell press. 

I guess the rest just helped or what?  I was sure I would be weaker.   ???

Title: Re: Kind of weird... Getting back to the gym after being sick....
Post by: davie on September 19, 2006, 04:54:30 AM

Haha somtimes it doesnt make sense, but im sure ur not complaining. Good for u and hope ur better now bro.

davie

Title: Re: Kind of weird... Getting back to the gym after being sick....
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on September 19, 2006, 04:57:20 AM

Thanks, yeah haha maybe I should get sick more  8)

Title: Re: Kind of weird... Getting back to the gym after being sick....
Post by: rocket on September 19, 2006, 09:14:17 AM

Its got nothing to do with sickness and everything to do with good solid rest.  You're always going to lift more on your triumphant return from a week off.  Less common when you're sick but assuming you eat ok you'll probably be fine.

I can always lift more after a week off so I use that to my advantage when I consider myself burning out.  Any compound movement is going to be heavily affected by a full rest of all the contributing muscles.

Title: Re: Kind of weird... Getting back to the gym after being sick....
Post by: Your MAAAAaaaa on September 20, 2006, 07:23:35 AM

exactly its just the rest, and i bet you were raring to get back in the gym!!

Are you going at it too hard maybe you got ill due to lack of rest????



ta ta

Title: Re: Kind of weird... Getting back to the gym after being sick....
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on September 20, 2006, 11:45:27 AM

Yeah,  I guess I was getting worn out.  I was doing SO MUCH cardio since signing up for Mr.Getbig.  I  couldn't wait to get back thoug,  it felt great,  I still feel it in my Chest from Monday :D

Title: Re: Kind of weird... Getting back to the gym after being sick....
Post by: Your MAAAAaaaa on September 21, 2006, 10:58:03 AM

you should periodise you training esp cardio and uild it up steadily or you will find you become tired and weaker and eventually ill.

Experience will help but just remember to think mid to long term rather than instant results.


ta ta

Title: Re: Kind of weird... Getting back to the gym after being sick....
Post by: Eyeball Chambers on September 22, 2006, 06:06:37 AM

Oh OK, thanks.

Title: Re: Kind of weird... Getting back to the gym after being sick....
Post by: rccs on October 02, 2006, 09:33:15 AM

Quote from: Benfun7 on September 18, 2006, 01:03:47 PM

Well I have been sick for the last week and a half with severe strep throat feeling like shit.  I just now got back to the gym, bench press seemed light so I went up 20 pounds no problem and 10 on incline dumbbell press. 

I guess the rest just helped or what?  I was sure I would be weaker.   ???

The last time I got sick (+- 4 years ago) I lost a lot of strength and some weight (I caugth a flu)! It took me 2 weeks to reach the normal level!