Taking the dreaded week off, What can I DO and still count it as OFF

[Enock]

Alright hated to admit it but I finally did, I'm seriously fucking overtrained.

I can't sleep, (although I'm not tired either)

All my weights have stagnented.
My bodyweight won't budge I can eat a real lot it'll only jump up initially as water weight.
I can diet like crazy, only I'll just lose that initial water weight.

Been like that for a while, only the last straw has finally hit, lack of motivation at the gym I just cant get into my workouts anymore.


So I'm taking a week off. Its going to drive me crazy... I feel like shit on days I don't hit the gym.

Question is

What can I do and still count it as TIME off.
Can I do a set of pushups on what would be chest day? just for a quick pump? Any kind of cardio? plyos? anything at all?

 

[onemind]

I usualy still do cardio but really light. Let your body rest and you will feel great when you come back. Also think about taking two weeks off from the sounds of things you could use it. I always go two weeks off every 3 to 4 months.

 

[THE BOUNCER]

Alright hated to admit it but I finally did, I'm seriously fucking overtrained.

I can't sleep, (although I'm not tired either)

All my weights have stagnented.
My bodyweight won't budge I can eat a real lot it'll only jump up initially as water weight.
I can diet like crazy, only I'll just lose that initial water weight.

Been like that for a while, only the last straw has finally hit, lack of motivation at the gym I just cant get into my workouts anymore.


So I'm taking a week off. Its going to drive me crazy... I feel like shit on days I don't hit the gym.

Question is

What can I do and still count it as TIME off.
Can I do a set of pushups on what would be chest day? just for a quick pump? Any kind of cardio? plyos? anything at all?

don't do anything! eat clean and relax and sleep. then when you hit the gym, look out!

 

[ChillyDog]

Do what bouncer said. Its only 1 week

 

[The Shadow]

Bump up your calories a bit and don't do shit but eat and sleep- weight yourself now....in a week do not be suprised if you gain 3-5 pounds and get massive pumps when you hit the gym again

 

[gmanlax7]

this is a good thread, i did this about a month ago and felt as strong and as motivated as ever. Corn, who is that in your avator ?

 

[The Shadow]

me

 

[gmanlax7]

oh ok, i feared asking in case it was damn obvious, but the only person that kept popping in my head was the Fonz

 

[The Shadow]

lol


Role I just finished up in A Streetcar Named Desire....

 

[gmanlax7]

ahhh yes, hence the white beater and 5clock shadow

 

[bignate73]

rest. let yourself becomed deconditioned. it will pay off quickly when you come back. maybe stretch a bit but thats it.

 

[aurelius]

Alright hated to admit it but I finally did, I'm seriously fucking overtrained.

I can't sleep, (although I'm not tired either)

All my weights have stagnented.
My bodyweight won't budge I can eat a real lot it'll only jump up initially as water weight.
I can diet like crazy, only I'll just lose that initial water weight.

Been like that for a while, only the last straw has finally hit, lack of motivation at the gym I just cant get into my workouts anymore.


So I'm taking a week off. Its going to drive me crazy... I feel like shit on days I don't hit the gym.

Question is

What can I do and still count it as TIME off.
Can I do a set of pushups on what would be chest day? just for a quick pump? Any kind of cardio? plyos? anything at all?

1 week? I did the same thing. Should have taken 3. You won´t lose anything, don´t freak out. Your body will thank you.

 

[Y_lifter]

The only thing I definitly do when I'm on my week off is STRETCH daily.
Otherwise I feel real tight when I get back to the gym.

Yes, I eat some junk, sleep, rest and get Fat.
But I also am usually getting some activity by swimming surfing walking etc, but nothing planned or intense.

 

[aurelius]

The only thing I definitly do when I'm on my week off is STRETCH daily.
Otherwise I feel real tight when I get back to the gym.

Yes, I eat some junk, sleep, rest and get Fat.
But I also am usually getting some activity by swimming surfing walking etc, but nothing planned or intense.

i have found that just regular walking keeps my as loose as regualr stretching when taking a break.

 

[circusgirl]

Alright hated to admit it but I finally did, I'm seriously fucking overtrained.

I can't sleep, (although I'm not tired either)

All my weights have stagnented.
My bodyweight won't budge I can eat a real lot it'll only jump up initially as water weight.
I can diet like crazy, only I'll just lose that initial water weight.

Been like that for a while, only the last straw has finally hit, lack of motivation at the gym I just cant get into my workouts anymore.


So I'm taking a week off. Its going to drive me crazy... I feel like shit on days I don't hit the gym.

Question is

What can I do and still count it as TIME off.
Can I do a set of pushups on what would be chest day? just for a quick pump? Any kind of cardio? plyos? anything at all?

I would suggest a beach in Hawaii, and failing that,some nice cocktails by a fancy pool.

 

[Enock]

shit its been a couple of days and gahhh I wanna go back!


I started eating crap diet went to hell.

Now I land some dates and I'm like shit I'm gonna be a slot by time they role around lol gah! this is such the hardest part.

I'd be alright if i was on vaca, or spending time with my girl but i don't have one, soo I'm like stressed over looking peak for my dates and this no gym is getting to me lol

 

[aurelius]

shit its been a couple of days and gahhh I wanna go back!


I started eating crap diet went to hell.

Now I land some dates and I'm like shit I'm gonna be a slot by time they role around lol gah! this is such the hardest part.

I'd be alright if i was on vaca, or spending time with my girl but i don't have one, soo I'm like stressed over looking peak for my dates and this no gym is getting to me lol

relax. it doesn´t work that way. even if you eat like shit for a week

 

[geness]

relax and enjoy your time off. Just remeber that it will all pay off later on. Enjoy your dates- I've seen your pics- your a cutie- the ladies will be very happy with the way you look!

 

[Lord_Suston]

In my down time I just spend time with my family, and if you have nieces and nephews and cousins under the age of 13 hangout with them a while and relax and enjoy it, the reason I say younger kids is they keep you busy that you won't even think about the gym and when visiting relative obne usually eats very well.