The Recovery Benefits Of Taking A Week Off From Working Out

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I am back in the gym today after a scheduled rest week. I love the training and rest is something I struggle with, but experience has taught me that my body will let you know it needs to recover.

I’m feeling fresh and I've got a renewed energy get back to it!

What are the benefits of taking a week off from working out?

Restore the body physically

  • Rest fatigued muscles

  • Repair muscle strains and small tears

  • Renew glycogen stores

  • Restore the neuromuscular system

  • Balance hormones

Rejuvenate mentally

  • Renewed motivation

  • Avoid mental fatigue and burnout

Take a break.

When to take a week off?

  • When you have been working out hard for 8-12 weeks solid

  • You’ve plateaued.

  • Your recovery time between workouts is not good.

  • Muscle soreness is more than normal.

  • You are starting to get a few niggles like joint pain and muscle strains.

  • Your energy levels are lower.

  • You fatigue earlier in your workout than usual.

  • Your enthusiasm for training has dropped.

  • Your overall mood is lower than normal.

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