"Off" Training Days - JP Fitness Forums

brianb · 04-09-2008, 12:58 PM

Just curious as to what everyone does on the days they are not working out with high intensity (other forms of cardio, etc.). If anyone out there is like me (and Lord help you if you are haha) having a day off of high intensity just sucks... even though its physiologically important. Just thought I'd ask, I'm looking for something to fill the gap and pointless running just isn't my thing personally.

-Brian

liftintexas · 04-09-2008, 01:19 PM

I have a hard time with these days, but family obligations usually prevents from getting too carried away.

I'll usually do cardio or abs if I am going too insane from being away from the gym.

Lost Dog · 04-09-2008, 07:54 PM

I'd try to find something like bike riding, hiking, basketball, etc.

Barrett · 04-09-2008, 08:27 PM

I have been thinking about taking a yoga class. But I usually play basketball.

Simon C · 04-09-2008, 10:12 PM

Hah, absolutely nothing...

Frank.S · 04-10-2008, 11:44 AM

I used to have a hard time with these..

now, i sit on my ass and do pretty much nothing. Maybe go for a walk at night if i have to much energy.

AFI82 · 04-10-2008, 11:58 AM

I'm planning on playing some tennis now that the weather is getting nice. Or going for a walk with my wife.

bigDman · 04-10-2008, 12:04 PM

I usally do one or more of the following
walk
frisbee
light sled drags
strech
foam roll
Mobility work

gobbla · 04-10-2008, 01:03 PM

low volume conditioning (BW or light weight)

Steer810 · 04-15-2008, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Simon C

Hah, absolutely nothing...

X 2. Its called an 'off day' for a reason.

My off day is almost always a Sunday, possibly Saturday, so I eat as much as possible and watch baseball or hockey ALL day. If you work out with intensity throughout the week this is a deserved day to do nothing.

Some people can't handle not doing anything though, which I understand. Thats where the idea of 'active recovery' comes in, and makes total sense. I'm thinking of placing a day like that in the middle of my 5-6 day stretch.

brianb · 04-15-2008, 11:51 AM

I agree with you there Steer... I honestly just hate to not to "anything" on my days off, but after doing hypertrophy for a fews days I think I could get used to it haha. I've been keeping my off days to just bodyweight type exercises just to keep me sane and shut my willpower up.

Littlemermaidklb · 04-15-2008, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by brianb

If anyone out there is like me (and Lord help you if you are haha) having a day off of high intensity just sucks... even though its physiologically important.
-Brian

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Originally Posted by brianb

I honestly just hate to not to "anything" on my days off, but after doing hypertrophy for a fews days I think I could get used to it haha. I've been keeping my off days to just bodyweight type exercises just to keep me sane and shut my willpower up.

I think you need to just suck it up cupcake

You're so busy all the time it's a wonder you have time for the program you're on! So shut up. *nudge nudge* Love you

brianb · 04-15-2008, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Littlemermaidklb

I think you need to just suck it up cupcake

You're so busy all the time it's a wonder you have time for the program you're on! So shut up. *nudge nudge* Love you

hahaha point noted

Karen P · 04-15-2008, 08:02 PM

Nope. I don't seem to have a problem with that. Maybe take up hiking.