Cycling my weight training

[avsielo]

I have been dealing with a lot of injuries. My physical therapist recommended I cycle my weight training. This would give my body a chance to recover. Has anyone tried something like this before? His idea was to train four or five times a week for one week, then take an entire week off, and then go again the next week. He said that will give my body a chance to repair itself in between training.

 

[JasonPriest]

I own a couple of gyms. I can tell you the top guys who have the best physiques are in there at least four to five times a week. You have to put in the effort. Otherwise you're wasting your time.

 

[ceo]

Bros, only take time off like that if you get injured. Then that's a smart time to do it. This way you can heal your injuries.

 

[2Thick]

You can certainly try this strategy, but think about it: if it was so good, you would see more and more pros doing something like this, and you don't see that.

 

[Ulter]

That would not work because you need to train your body consistently. It's just like anything else. For example golf or tennis, you got to put in the hours.

 

[ROIDDERS]

If you want to maintain, this could be a good strategy, but if you want to make gains, you got to be consistent. You want to be able to hit it on a daily basis and do something.