To not go to the gym today..

[OriginalTaste]

Exactly that..

I went yesterday, aiming for 5 visits a week but I'm shattered, can I just go home instead?!

I didnt go today. Did spin yesterday. Back Weds, Fri, Sat.

Go home, put your feet up, eat a biscuit.

I'm not a gym go-er so not sure my opinion should count!

Just go!!!! You will be thrilled you did. Tell yourself that you will walk for 20 mins on a treadmill. Once you’re there, you’ll end up doing more. I was out of action for a lot of last year with knee and back issues..... and all I could think about was all the times I talked myself out of going. I swear, I now view being able to go the gym / work out as a privilege. Do it!!!!!!!!

Thanks both.. I'll go in tomorrow, just shattered today!

@Cath2907 I think a biscuit is a good idea!

I'm not going. Too bloody knackered.

@Rystall Yesterday was the first day back after several health issues for two months, I think it's taken it out of me but you've got a good point.. It always feels better afterwards!

I've not been in 3 weeks. I'm only just beginning to feel bad about it. I just haven't had the energy or inclination. I think its fine to listen to our bodies when they say no. I have been going for walks so not been too bad as lazy as I would have liked. My plan is to start fresh from 01 February and notch January as a rest month

I may be biased as I haven't been to the gym since 2005, but YANBU.

Listen to your body. Rest and self care are just as important, especially as you're only just getting back into it - 5x a week is a lot to go from zero straight away.
Build up slowly or you'll injure yourself.

Your body needs rest days or you'll damage yourself. That's why biscuits were invented.

Don't go 5 times a week the first month, that's too much.

You will miss days, feel guilty and give up. Start with 2 or 3 for the first month, and build up. Better having a proper session than half-hearted crap ones.

Aiming for five times a week seems like a lot.

Might it be better to aim for three good workouts and increase if you can?

I normally go to the gym at 5am Monday - Friday then cycle at the weekends, mileage depending on the weather.

These last few months I've found it really beneficial to have a mid week rest day and just get an extra hour of sleep. Sometimes you have to listen to your body

Daily is a bit high. I'd suggest four days a week, if you can dip into the weekend spread them out a bit too rather than all five weekdays. If you can't, have a floating "free" day that rattles over to Friday if you don't use it - then you can feel super virtuous if you do Friday as well!

Lot of psychology in exercising... make it feel positive rather than guilty.

mmm... I find it easier to go when tired, sometimes. My body takes over following a routine & I switch off the brain. I don't think you should ask MN, though. Totally am against exhaustion, though, yet always your call. Bad AIBU question.

No. Honestly, if you're out of the habit, you need to build up more slowly and have at least every other day as a rest day. Otherwise you risk damage that will put you out of action again. Listen to your body.

I went home, had soup (and biscuits - plural!) and went to bed, then slept in this morning so was an hour late for work, oops! But no harm done!

I feel much better for it, thankfully. Though I've woken with a mild cold, I'm going to go today and if nothing else use the steam room and/or sauna!

Thanks all!

I went yesterday (I am retired and have an off peak membership which is 9.30-4.30 on weekdays). I am hypothyroid and have noticed if I overdo things I feel shattered the following day. Slept through until 9 this morning. Probably will not go today.