Should I still go for a small jog or something?
I work out 5 days a week and on rest days I pretty much just eat and do nothing :P
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04-22-2011, 03:46 PM #1
What to do on rest days?
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04-22-2011, 03:58 PM #2
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04-22-2011, 04:11 PM #3
I'm in school.... and during the week I work out and play college hockey and on weekends when I rest I usually have a lot of homework and projects... studying civil engineering isn't too easy....
I'd appreciate a real answer relating to what should be done physically on rest days rather than answers like that.. thank you
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04-22-2011, 04:17 PM #4
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04-22-2011, 04:28 PM #5
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you could go for a light jog if you like. after training for 5 days straight, just make sure you let your body rest, recover, and grow.
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04-22-2011, 04:46 PM #6
pure rest would probably be the best. maybe some light abs and cardio
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04-22-2011, 05:37 PM #7
Yeah u should probably just rest. A light job wouldnt hurt just dont overdo it. Keep your diet solid and u should be fine
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04-22-2011, 05:42 PM #8
If it would be day on and day off training, I would say do LISS cardio on every rest day, but if you workout 5 days in a row, the best thing would probably be to relax and just chill, giving your whole body some rest. That's the best thing you can do, if you are looking to get the best results.
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04-22-2011, 05:56 PM #9
thanks for the responses guys!
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04-22-2011, 05:57 PM #10
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Rest. I occasionally may mix in some light, resistance-free abdominal work.
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04-22-2011, 06:00 PM #11
Some light cardio is good to help recycle the lactic acid from the previous day or two
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04-22-2011, 07:41 PM #12
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04-22-2011, 08:26 PM #13
Rest means rest. It means take a break from exercise. Don't run. Don't do some light cardio. Don't do abs or pushups. Just sit on your ass and let your body rebuild itself so that you can reap the benefits of all the work you have been doing throughout the week.
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04-22-2011, 08:28 PM #14
Eat!
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04-23-2011, 05:10 PM #15
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Rest and eat
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04-23-2011, 08:23 PM #16
This sounds kinda silly...but, I have been going on good ol' fashion walks. Just like the old people do. I think that as much as I love running and lifting, it can be hard on the soul as it can the body. I like to put on my headphones and just walk.
It is amazing how weird this seems to so many people. When people ask you where you were or what you what you doing, and you just say that you went for a walk.More into running, but their forums suck
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04-23-2011, 08:32 PM #17
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04-23-2011, 10:53 PM #18
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I do nothing at all
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04-24-2011, 03:12 AM #19
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Enjoy the day off, if you must then do some low intensity cardio
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04-24-2011, 04:04 AM #20
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+1 to walking.
I also do rotator cuff exercises
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12-17-2011, 12:10 AM #21
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12-17-2011, 12:16 AM #22
Cardio. It helps with muscle recovery. Look into ''active recovery''
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12-17-2011, 12:35 AM #23
I suggest you rest on your rest day. counter-intuitive, i know.
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12-17-2011, 05:19 AM #24
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12-17-2011, 05:23 AM #25
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