Taking a Break from Training

Jonathan · 04-26-2007, 09:31 AM

Well Ive been working out at least 4 days sometmes alot more each week,not including soccer games and practice,for the lat 16 months.
I think Im gonna take a week off from the weights and cardio.I heard on a podcast that you should take a break every ten weeks or so from training.

The reason is today I got ready to do my chest day and I just had no energy or the usual drive that I have to do it.Also my quats are sore from squats and deadlifts yeaturday but I can work through that.I suppose I am experiencing a tad bit of burn out.

Does this sound sensible ?

Thanks as always
JP

gymBum · 05-02-2007, 04:08 AM

Yes, I have had this happen to me. i have also taken breaks sometimes and I normally feel great going back and sometimes feel a lot stronger. Just beware of getting lazy and not going back after the week, that tends to be the catch for people.

Jonathan · 05-02-2007, 12:22 PM

Well that week is now up,lol.I did feel good this morning and Im glad to be back to chuggin muscle milk and sweating

I think I might ave even grown some this past week

04-26-2007, 09:31 AM	#1
Jonathan Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 61 Reputation points: 4 No blog available. Qualifications Transformationed	Taking a Break from Training Well Ive been working out at least 4 days sometmes alot more each week,not including soccer games and practice,for the lat 16 months. I think Im gonna take a week off from the weights and cardio.I heard on a podcast that you should take a break every ten weeks or so from training. The reason is today I got ready to do my chest day and I just had no energy or the usual drive that I have to do it.Also my quats are sore from squats and deadlifts yeaturday but I can work through that.I suppose I am experiencing a tad bit of burn out. Does this sound sensible ? Thanks as always JP

05-02-2007, 04:08 AM	#2
gymBum Swoll Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 447 Reputation points: 58 No blog available. Qualifications Avid Bodybuilding Reader Looking to Learn More I've Been to the Gym	Re: Training Break Yes, I have had this happen to me. i have also taken breaks sometimes and I normally feel great going back and sometimes feel a lot stronger. Just beware of getting lazy and not going back after the week, that tends to be the catch for people. __________________

05-02-2007, 12:22 PM	#3
Jonathan Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 61 Reputation points: 4 No blog available. Qualifications Transformationed	Re: Training Break Well that week is now up,lol.I did feel good this morning and Im glad to be back to chuggin muscle milk and sweating I think I might ave even grown some this past week

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