Do you ever take time off from the gym?

[PistolPete33]

I'm thinking after my cycle and PCT I may take a week off of training to let my body rest. Is this a bad idea? I've been at the gym 4-5 days every week since February and haven't missed a week at all. I know it's good to give the body a rest every once in a while. What are your thoughts on taking a week off of training? Would it be stupid or could it be good for my body? I'm thinking of maybe even just changing things up and not lifting for a week but going back to MMA training for the week to mix things up.

Thanks,
Pete

[elpropiotorvic]

Hmm... After cycle I woudnt stop just like that... I haven't done anything xcept for var but I would think that after ur pc ur training rest and diet need to be perfect to keep gains... After a month of pct I would take time off... I do one week every 4 months or so

[powerful intelligent]

that depends. what are your gains and what is your body telling you to do? is it worn out do you have a lot of aches and pains? these are things to consider.

[warchild]

i say a week off every 3 months is great..i can never stay away for that long tho

[PistolPete33]

I'm currently up 17lbs. since the start of my cycle and I'm really happy with my progress. My body is very sore though and I do have some pain. I like the feeling of soreness because then I know I'm working hard in the gym but some of the aches I'm feeling in my joints are telling me that I need a little bit of a break. I don't want to lose my gains which is why I thought I would post this. My goal is to be able to gain another 3-5lbs. over the next few weeks if possible and retain 80-85% of my gains from this cycle for a few months before cutting down and dieting. I'm afraid that if I take a week off that because of the cycle I will quickly lose what I've gained.

Thanks,
Pete

[eatrainrest]

when im training hard i will definately take a week off after every 8 or so weeks

[Older lifter]

I to will take a week off at times, it depends on how hard you have been working out but your body kind of lets you know when you need it, i have learned to listen to it now (when younger i didn't...lol). I find that it helps a lot and hit the gym hard again straight after without problem but with more energy.

[Okinawa_Power]

Taking time off is for the ****ing WEAK.......j/k.........Depends on what your body is telling you.........

[stpete]

I'd say you're ready for a break. You're already thinking about it.

I come back pretty strong after taking a week off.

[BG]

I take a week off every 5-6 weeks and only train 3x ew.

[BG]

I come back pretty strong after taking a week off.
I agree 100%, thing is to drop carbs and keep protein up high, no need for to many carbs if your not training.

[Monster87]

I'd take the time off it's that what your body is telling you to do, but a week is going to be too long, especially since you just got off a cycle. Maybe a good 3-4 days would do the trick.

[ajweb]

[hey BG, u only train 3 days a week? whats ur body part schedule on 3 days and how long workouts u have..just curious

QUOTE=BG;4913543]I take a week off every 5-6 weeks and only train 3x ew.[/QUOTE]