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    Last time you took time off?

    I decided to take a week or two off and just do some light cardio. I haven't been making progress, have felt irritated and my joints have ached a bit. I had built up some good strength but I haven't felt "in shape".
    It's probably been 6 months or so since I had a layoff.
    So...when was the last time YOU took time off?
    I'm wondering how helpful this will be. I"m already feeling anxious to get back in the gym.
    When I do come back, I will be cutting back on my frequency (Tuesday and Saturday workouts, 3 diff workouts: Push, Legs, Pull) so I'm hitting everything once every 10 days. I'd like to get in good cardiovascular condition first.
    Thoughts?

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    I'm taking off right now. I plan on doing a PH cycle within the next month or two, so I want to do all of my slacking now so I can stay on point for the two months I stay on cycle.

    Sounds like you're doing okay to me.

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    since i started doggcrapp training, i feel great and have not had any joint aches or pains at all

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    I take a full week off every 8 to 12 weeks depending on my cycle, then do a light week when I come back.

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    Thanks bros! It's almost a workout in itself trying to keep yourself OUT OF the gym! lol!!!
    Later.

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    i rarely take time off. i can't stay out of the gym cuz i get depressed (i started working out to fight depression) and anxious(it's my main stress reliever). i really should take time off but i need to find something else to do.
    maybe i'll try cardio like u did...

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    I was working at cotsco pulling in carts for 3 months. Thats 8 hours of incline cardio. I stopped working out for those 3 months, didn't eat, just horrible. I had no appetite, I was always too exhausted from work. But I started working out hard again the 1st of this year and I've finally gained all my size and stregth back.

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    If ya take time off, its best to plan it out, such as a vacation or whatever. But the rule of thumb when training is: never miss more than four straight days.

    MJ

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