I hate rest day

[Revana_Blay]

On days when I can't work out I feel like s**t. Over this past 6 months of being consistent in the gym, I've come to rely on working out to be at optimum levels for mood and energy. I sleep better at night on workout days. Hell, before a date or some social event I find myself at the gym as final preparation.

...I haven't worked out yet today.

[1-800-OMG-STFU]

Ya work out TOO zealously and you might actually hinder the benefits by not giving your body enough time toro perky rebuild and recover.

Trust me, for anybody serious about getting healthy, rest days are essential every few days. 3nodding

[Revana_Blay]

1-800-OMG-STFU

Ya work out TOO zealously and you might actually hinder the benefits by not giving your body enough time toro perky rebuild and recover.

Trust me, for anybody serious about getting healthy, rest days are essential every few days. 3nodding

I'm aware of this. I just go stir crazy on the days I can't work out because of this. My mind winds up all over the place and I can't seem to focus as well as I'd like. Not ADD bad, but still I can't seem to settle into something.

[1-800-OMG-STFU]

Revana_Blay

1-800-OMG-STFU

Ya work out TOO zealously and you might actually hinder the benefits by not giving your body enough time toro perky rebuild and recover.

Trust me, for anybody serious about getting healthy, rest days are essential every few days. 3nodding

I'm aware of this. I just go stir crazy on the days I can't work out because of this. My mind winds up all over the place and I can't seem to focus as well as I'd like. Not ADD bad, but still I can't seem to settle into something.

FYI, if you require some form of exercise daily just to sleep properly at night you might want to investigate that. Good rest and sleep is essential for good health, and it should never be dependent on whether or not you performed any specific action or not just to get it.

[19drager]

Maybe doing stretching exercises on rest days might help. I am usually the same way as you and a good stretch seems to do the trick at times.

[Lady Vizsla]

So what's preventing you from working out?

[Revana_Blay]

Lady Kariel

So what's preventing you from working out?

When you lift heavy weights, you are literally tearing your muscles. The DOMS and muscular growth happens because your body repairs this damage you cause. You need to have a rest day in order to let this process happen. 5 days a week at the gym is a pretty solid workout.

19drager

Maybe doing stretching exercises on rest days might help. I am usually the same way as you and a good stretch seems to do the trick at times..

Thanks. I'll definitely take this advice on board. I've spent a few days researching meditation as well and found quite a scientific basis for its benefits. So maybe divide an hour up between stretching and meditation on my rest days will help with this. Would come in particularly handy on Sundays which have become fasting days for me (as repayment for cheat day on Saturdays.)

[flauterfli]

I've been doing housework obsessively since I'm pregnant and basically an obese walrus
The bonus is that your partner/family/pets/yourself? will really appreciate the effort
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Revana_Blay

On days when I can't work out I feel like s**t. Over this past 6 months of being consistent in the gym, I've come to rely on working out to be at optimum levels for mood and energy. I sleep better at night on workout days. Hell, before a date or some social event I find myself at the gym as final preparation.

...I haven't worked out yet today.

Why not do yoga? or maybe even some cardio if that's something that you are into.

Strengthening the connective tissues in your muscles also helps with muscle growth.
On Stretching, connective tissue - bodybuilding.com

[QW1RK]

have an active rest day? like, go for a 4 mile walk, play a sport, do a dynamic stretch routine. like, be active, just enough to keep your energy and mood up for the day, but not so much that your muscles get sore, for healing.

[Shpadoinkler]

Maybe do yoga or stretching and some low-impact cardio or toning. Just something feel a little worked out. Oh, and a good full-body stretch usually does a lot for my mood.

So, yeah, pretty much what they said.