To ask whose who exercise regularly (4-5x a week): how do you know when your body needs a break and how often do you take one?

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PearlBee · 09/10/2024 19:54

I’m curious about how people who work out frequently recognise when their bodies need a rest. Do you rely on physical signs, like fatigue/soreness, or do you have a set schedule for taking breaks? How often do you find it necessary to step back from your routine?

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dreamer24 · 09/10/2024 20:02

I exercise 4-5 times a week, mixture of hiit workouts (30 mins max), weight training and running. I listen to my body and energy levels mostly. I don't really plan the specific days as such, I just go off how I feel.

FeistyFrankie · 09/10/2024 20:02

I listen to my body. If I’m too tired I’ll let myself rest. Taking a day or two off usually helps motivate me to push myself a little bit harder when I’m next at the gym.

AuntieStella · 09/10/2024 19:59

Garmin usually tells me when I need a rest day. But regardless of that, I'll take 1 or 2 rest days a week anyhow

I run 2 - 4 days a week, do another sport between 1 - 3 times a week.

I walk quite a lot, and would still walk on a "rest" day. I need to fit in a pilates class or some other kind of S&C!

Samphire44 · 09/10/2024 19:56

I sometimes use my hrv as a measure. It is around 10 points lower when I am still in recovery.

Storybot · 09/10/2024 19:55

Body feels tired and achy, don't want to work out when usually I enjoy it, can't lift as heavy when at the gym

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