So this week was a planned rest week. This ended up being a wonderful thing because I got sick for the last day and a half, so lifting would've been next to impossible. Rest is one of those things that is necessary for us but if you're anything like I am, you're too stubborn to take a day or so.
My original plan for the week was to lift Monday and then do some light-moderate cardio most of the week. Even if I did say I hate doing cardio in my last post. Honestly, cardio is something that I need to maintain weight or it all falls apart on me.
Next week I begin a new lifting plan. It doesn't seem nearly as aggressive as the last one, which was extremely aggressive. This also only has me lifting 3 days per week instead of 4. Sometimes cutting it down really helps. I think the problem was with the last one is by the time I got to the point to where I could max, I was burned out and unable to perform at optimal levels.
That's what makes this rest week wonderful. Other than I was sick, it's something that helps for me and many others reset the system. Likely if I were to go ahead and max on Monday or Tuesday of next week, I'd perform well. I'm not planning to, however, just start a new thing with similar goals.
So, if you're feeling the burnout and need something new, don't hesitate to take a rest day or even a rest week. It's hard for a lot of people to wrap their heads around, but it is vital to your success or failure.
My original plan for the week was to lift Monday and then do some light-moderate cardio most of the week. Even if I did say I hate doing cardio in my last post. Honestly, cardio is something that I need to maintain weight or it all falls apart on me.
Next week I begin a new lifting plan. It doesn't seem nearly as aggressive as the last one, which was extremely aggressive. This also only has me lifting 3 days per week instead of 4. Sometimes cutting it down really helps. I think the problem was with the last one is by the time I got to the point to where I could max, I was burned out and unable to perform at optimal levels.
That's what makes this rest week wonderful. Other than I was sick, it's something that helps for me and many others reset the system. Likely if I were to go ahead and max on Monday or Tuesday of next week, I'd perform well. I'm not planning to, however, just start a new thing with similar goals.
So, if you're feeling the burnout and need something new, don't hesitate to take a rest day or even a rest week. It's hard for a lot of people to wrap their heads around, but it is vital to your success or failure.
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