[Bytsi]

I used to be a rider (eventing), so I understand what you're doing - and I can't even imagine sitting a trot after one of these workouts!

I do martial arts now, and there are definitely times when the workout takes a toll on my ability to do well in class. But, I consider it a major part of my life, and my interpretation of the book is that it's all part of being active in my life in general. If I'm so sore that I can't get through the day, then I would rest more. But while lifting is very important to me, it's not worth giving up everything else I enjoy... I think that healing can only go so far, short of lying in bed for two days after every lift - it's not like you're doing the equivalent of one of Alwyn's workouts on your "off" days.