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12-10-2006, 04:26 PM
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how often do you take some time off?
im just curious as to how often and for how long you all take some time off, maybe in between programs or just to rest and recharge or whatever
i usually take about 12 days off every 10 weeks or so
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12-10-2006, 04:33 PM
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I'd say 1 week per 8-10 weeks of lifting.
I never take a total "off week". I'll usually go to the gym and have fun, or go for an easy jog.
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12-10-2006, 04:57 PM
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Same here. I rarely take a week off and do nothing. This past week I tried some different things and had a little fun, but I did something each day.
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12-10-2006, 06:09 PM
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Link-Zilla
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Alabama
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Originally Posted by JimmyC
i usually take about 12 days off every 10 weeks or so
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Wow, I'd never take 12 whole days off by choice.
I usually take off from lifting for 3-5 days between programs, but that's just lifting. I will continue to do other activities (HIIT, steady-state cardio, prehab and mobility work) if I can. I try to time breaks around visits to family or other travel so that the off days match days I'd miss the gym anyway. It usually works out pretty well.
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12-10-2006, 06:32 PM
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Mountain Flower Lady
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Near Montréal, Québec
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I try to take a full week off from lifting at least every 8 weeks.. or at the end of a program.
During that time I continue Hiking or xc-skiing, group fitness classes, ballroom dancing and yoga.. and those I take a rest from when I can't go or when there isn't any.
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12-10-2006, 06:36 PM
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Join Date: May 2006
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deload every 3 weeks.
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12-10-2006, 07:05 PM
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Sunny with a high of 75
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: OK
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5 Days off from lifting ~ every 10-12 weeks. Depends on the training sessions, etc.
Newman
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12-10-2006, 07:08 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
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When I feel rundown I just dont go.
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12-10-2006, 08:56 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Winnipeg - Canada
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Every 3 months of training and then I only take a couple days off. The others usually have some cardio or bw stuff.
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12-10-2006, 09:16 PM
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Dispenser of Knowledge
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Location: Modesto, California
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I take a week off completely every 8 weeks. Its done wonders for my shoulders and back.
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12-10-2006, 09:17 PM
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Payload Specialist
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I take a few days off whenever I get sick.
Although, some might argue that I get sick because I haven't taken time off.
Nevertheless, it's the system in place.
I do make every 4th week a lighter week, though (lighter weights, fewer sets, lysteria, etc.)
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12-10-2006, 09:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Lost Dog
I do make every 4th week a lighter week, though (lighter weights, fewer sets, lysteria, etc.)
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You keep a culture in the back of the fridge?
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12-10-2006, 09:39 PM
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Payload Specialist
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I try to work a Jamba Juice strawberry smoothie in, every four weeks. 
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12-10-2006, 11:33 PM
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Every three months.
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12-11-2006, 08:22 AM
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It used to be every 8 weeks, especially when I was doing Waterbury high frequency workouts. I'm aiming for 12 weeks now, so I can finish 3 phases of NROL and then take a week.
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12-11-2006, 08:35 AM
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Junior Member
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Originally Posted by laxcdn
Every 3 months of training and then I only take a couple days off.
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Same here.
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12-11-2006, 11:01 AM
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Back on Track
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Milwaukee, WI
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8 weeks and then 1 week off of lifting but still keep up on the running.
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12-11-2006, 11:32 AM
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Location: Rural, Western Washington
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After each of NROL units I take one to two weeks off. If I can I time to to go along with some sort of project that gets in the way of workouts. Otherwise I go down to the gym/pool and do HIIT and 'mess around' with whatever wt or machine appeals. I think some of these next times I will do Magnificent Mobility and Inside Out.
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12-11-2006, 12:23 PM
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Closet Introvert
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Location: Little Rock, AR
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Originally Posted by Frank.S
When I feel rundown I just dont go.
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