Taking time off from training

[ozman]

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

[JasonH]

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.

[mass 04]

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.

[webcake]

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...

[elite_lifter]

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

[mass 04]

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.