how often do you take some time off?

[JimmyC]

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

[ParanoidAndroid]

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.

[Mahler]

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.

[Lisa~]

Originally Posted by JimmyC

i usually take about 12 days off every 10 weeks or so

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.

[Marykaa]

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.

[Alcoholiday]

deload every 3 weeks.

[James Newman]

5 Days off from lifting ~ every 10-12 weeks. Depends on the training sessions, etc.

Newman

[Frank.S]

When I feel rundown I just dont go.

[laxcdn]

Every 3 months of training and then I only take a couple days off. The others usually have some cardio or bw stuff.

[jvernacchio]

I take a week off completely every 8 weeks. Its done wonders for my shoulders and back.

[Lost Dog]

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.)

[RacerBill]

Originally Posted by Lost Dog

I do make every 4th week a lighter week, though (lighter weights, fewer sets, lysteria, etc.)

You keep a culture in the back of the fridge?

[Lost Dog]

I try to work a Jamba Juice strawberry smoothie in, every four weeks.

[Misfit]

Every three months.

[EdChap]

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.

[~LV~]

Originally Posted by laxcdn

Every 3 months of training and then I only take a couple days off.

Same here.

[GG300]

8 weeks and then 1 week off of lifting but still keep up on the running.

[RobLL]

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.

[Jimbo]

Originally Posted by Frank.S

When I feel rundown I just dont go.

ditto