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This is a discussion on Rest days! within the Training Zone forums,----- How many rest days do you girls incorporate? Do you make them active rest days, or total rest days?...
How many rest days do you girls incorporate? Do you make them active rest days, or total rest days?
I am having a hard time with this too. Right now I have only two active rest days (where I do Yoga). I tried to have a total rest day, but it drove me crazy everytime I walked past my gym room..lol. I know we are supposed to rest for recovery, but I have never been too solid on how much. Im with you girl..Im confused too..lol
I have 2/week ... I dont "Plan" for activity... but if something comes up .. like kayaking, going for a walk, rollerblading, biking with my bf, I dont turn it down
I am having a hard time with this too. Right now I have only two active rest days (where I do Yoga). I tried to have a total rest day, but it drove me crazy everytime I walked past my gym room..lol. I know we are supposed to rest for recovery, but I have never been too solid on how much. Im with you girl..Im confused too..lol
Yeah I know! I always feel like crap if I don't do SOMETHING on my rest days...even if it's just going for walk, or doing pilates or something!
I've had low energy levels lately, but I don't think it's a lack of rest, because I do get plenty of that...I think I might be anemic, but even that's a different story. For now I just need to figure out my rest days first...
Yeah I know! I always feel like crap if I don't do SOMETHING on my rest days...even if it's just going for walk, or doing pilates or something!
I've had low energy levels lately, but I don't think it's a lack of rest, because I do get plenty of that...I think I might be anemic, but even that's a different story. For now I just need to figure out my rest days first...
Yep..I know EXACTLY how you feel. About that anemia thing, I have a slight case of that. The doctors told me to take extra Iron. Some days when I forget to take it, I bruise REALLY easily and I get tired often..even when Im all pumped up in my mind..lol..its like my mind and muscles aren't connecting..hahah..
I think I might try that 2 rest days/week like kkkrrr..we will see how that works..i bet you imma wake up in downward facing dog cuz i will be thinking about yoga so much..lol
My split is a 4-on 1-off split, but sometimes my schedule doesnt always allow that so I at least try to take a complete rest day every 5 days or so. Rest is a very important part of training so as much as I hate taking days off, I know its necessary.
As I get closer to show time, I dont have any total rest days...not lifting days I will do some extra cardio.
Yep..I know EXACTLY how you feel. About that anemia thing, I have a slight case of that. The doctors told me to take extra Iron. Some days when I forget to take it, I bruise REALLY easily and I get tired often..even when Im all pumped up in my mind..lol..its like my mind and muscles aren't connecting..hahah..
I think I might try that 2 rest days/week like kkkrrr..we will see how that works..i bet you imma wake up in downward facing dog cuz i will be thinking about yoga so much..lol
You know, I might try adding in a bit more iron... Ive always bruised really easy but its been AWFUL lately. My 6yo cousin pulled on my wrist last week and i STILL have a bruise from it (she cant be THAT strong for crying out loud!).
I usually do 1-2 depending on schedule & how hard I worked out during the week. Altho sometimes I've had to take off an extra one as I'm always popping things out of place & need to see a physical therapist. I then just do some foam rolling, maybe some yoga moves, or a walk.
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