Comments on: When to Take Time off Training http://zentofitness.com/when-to-take-time-off-training/ Wed, 04 May 2011 01:25:24 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Yegin http://zentofitness.com/when-to-take-time-off-training/comment-page-1/#comment-235 Yegin Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:37:35 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=499#comment-235 Hello Chris, Nice post. I generally give myself a break when I started having a hard time waking up in the morning. And to me a break consists of one or two sessions skipped. But from what I read here, it sounds like a better idea to elongate the period. Hello Chris,
Nice post. I generally give myself a break when I started having a hard time waking up in the morning. And to me a break consists of one or two sessions skipped. But from what I read here, it sounds like a better idea to elongate the period.

]]> By: Tom Parker http://zentofitness.com/when-to-take-time-off-training/comment-page-1/#comment-234 Tom Parker Thu, 11 Sep 2008 22:51:47 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=499#comment-234 Hi Chris, I very rarely feel completely wiped out after training. However, like Lance I always make myself take a week off after about 8 weeks of training. Even if I don't feel like taking a break I feel it's alway important to have a recovery period. A lot of people worry that they will lose strength or fitness by having a week off but I find that's not the case. Generally, I come back with more enthusiasm. Hi Chris,

I very rarely feel completely wiped out after training. However, like Lance I always make myself take a week off after about 8 weeks of training. Even if I don’t feel like taking a break I feel it’s alway important to have a recovery period.

A lot of people worry that they will lose strength or fitness by having a week off but I find that’s not the case. Generally, I come back with more enthusiasm.

]]> By: Chris http://zentofitness.com/when-to-take-time-off-training/comment-page-1/#comment-232 Chris Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:43:26 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=499#comment-232 @ Dan: Dean Karnazes is pretty amazing I first read about him a while back in a Magazine called "wired" you can check the article here: http://tinyurl.com/ybr65z Running every morning really is going to take its toll on your system I did the same thing a few summers back and it really burns me out especially if I have a busy day ahead....I try to keep runs down to 2-3 times a week now and do more High Intensity 15-20 minute weights/resistance sessions instead. @ Dan: Dean Karnazes is pretty amazing I first read about him a while back in a Magazine called “wired” you can check the article here: http://tinyurl.com/ybr65z
Running every morning really is going to take its toll on your system I did the same thing a few summers back and it really burns me out especially if I have a busy day ahead….I try to keep runs down to 2-3 times a week now and do more High Intensity 15-20 minute weights/resistance sessions instead.

]]> By: Dan http://zentofitness.com/when-to-take-time-off-training/comment-page-1/#comment-231 Dan Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:27:54 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=499#comment-231 Thanks for this post Chris...perfect timing ;) I used to have a lot of trouble with this when I was doing competitive sports, as I got into a routine of running every morning. It was an addiction to the endorphins that I couldn't shake...no matter how bad my legs hurt or how tired I was. I've learned to back off when something is nagging at me, although I still sometimes over do it! One of the athletes that has had a huge impact on me is Dean Karnazes. I think it's unbelievable him running 300+ miles, and especially his latest 50/50 feat (after which he ran home from NY to California!). On top of all those miles, he isn't emaciated like most long distance runners, but has an incredibly balanced physique. Obviously genes play a huge role and he is a unique case and was just born to run! Thanks for this post Chris…perfect timing ;)

I used to have a lot of trouble with this when I was doing competitive sports, as I got into a routine of running every morning. It was an addiction to the endorphins that I couldn’t shake…no matter how bad my legs hurt or how tired I was. I’ve learned to back off when something is nagging at me, although I still sometimes over do it!

One of the athletes that has had a huge impact on me is Dean Karnazes. I think it’s unbelievable him running 300+ miles, and especially his latest 50/50 feat (after which he ran home from NY to California!). On top of all those miles, he isn’t emaciated like most long distance runners, but has an incredibly balanced physique. Obviously genes play a huge role and he is a unique case and was just born to run!

]]> By: Chris http://zentofitness.com/when-to-take-time-off-training/comment-page-1/#comment-230 Chris Thu, 11 Sep 2008 18:07:15 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=499#comment-230 @ Lance: Thats the best thing about a week off or going a while without a proper training session. Once I get an opportunity to train again I am raring to go and have great workouts. Thanks for commenting! @ Lance: Thats the best thing about a week off or going a while without a proper training session. Once I get an opportunity to train again I am raring to go and have great workouts. Thanks for commenting!

]]> By: Lance http://zentofitness.com/when-to-take-time-off-training/comment-page-1/#comment-226 Lance Thu, 11 Sep 2008 13:28:58 +0000 http://zentofitness.com/?p=499#comment-226 I usually try to take a week or so off every couple of months. But especially so when I've been doing strength training at a very high intensity. I find it renewing for me to have some time off, and then I come back refreshed and ready to tackle whatever routine I'll be doing next. Nice post! I usually try to take a week or so off every couple of months. But especially so when I’ve been doing strength training at a very high intensity. I find it renewing for me to have some time off, and then I come back refreshed and ready to tackle whatever routine I’ll be doing next. Nice post!

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