When to take time off

[fortification]

When is a good time to take a break? I feel worn down and want to skip a day once in awhile from my 3 day a week routine.
Is taking a week off a bad thing to do.
I am doing 12-15 sets per body part, ie. biceps 12 sets, triceps 15 sets, forearms 12 sets, quads 15 sets, etc.

 

[moya]

if you feel like you need to take a week off... then its probably good to take a week off...

 

[NORMA3]

Actually some states do indeed have that law. California for one has it. Since 2007 an employer MUST grant 10 days unpaid leave. Depending on the size of the company it can be 15 days. But in all cases the wife has to give written notice to the employer in order to be covered.








Dating Advice

 

[future]

Schedule time off from your training. So if you can go 4-6 weeks then take a week off...provided you arent overtraining.

 

[InGreatShape]

if you want to take a week off then do it.

 

[joe d]

When is a good time to take a break? I feel worn down and want to skip a day once in awhile from my 3 day a week routine.
Is taking a week off a bad thing to do.
I am doing 12-15 sets per body part, ie. biceps 12 sets, triceps 15 sets, forearms 12 sets, quads 15 sets, etc.

as far as time off goes. i follow this:

if i cant be completely ready to go to the gym and fight as if im fighting for my life than i stay home.

if i am injured or sick i stay home until i am better.

if my recovery is starting to slow or my progress is slowing i skip the next sesson on that muscle group.

my training schedule does not in any way involve a clock or calander.

i find this methot to be the most effective by far.