Lighten up--it's OK to miss a day or two of training

[Sinjin]

Just thought I'd vent. I get asked this time and time again and hear people panic all the time.

Say you're planning a 12 week cycle. Ok, so you started and you cannot control your life and your immune system and someone dies in the family or you come down with the flu. I get bombarded with..................."If a miss 4-8 days am I going to ruin my cycle ?" and this list of questions goes on and on but you can figure them all out yourselves.

The answer, especially if you're are ill, is NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get better, or take care of your personal issues, then recommit. No big deal missing a few days or even a week. Now two or three weeks, probably will limit your final results, but don't sweat a week or 10 days. Keep up your cycle and maintain your diet and especially if you're ill, rest and fluids and get better before forcing yourself to the gym potentially prolonging your illness or giving it to your buddy (hopefully not herpes or something).

Just thought I"d vent here, 4 phone calls yesterday with the same issues.....

[davidbl769]

i'm with you sin. it's commen sense, and it's ok to vent. we all have to about one thing or another, holding stuff in is unhealthy!!!!!!!!!!!!

[badstone]

Yeah every one needs a break. A week off can some times produce better gains. VENT away my man...

[signal22]

I agree... to miss a meal or two however is a different story.

[badstone]

Originally Posted by signal22

I agree... to miss a meal or two however is a different story.

Now thats out of the question. Missing food make me just sick thinking about it.

[Hoss]

Originally Posted by Sinjin

Just thought I'd vent. I get asked this time and time again and hear people panic all the time.

Say you're planning a 12 week cycle. Ok, so you started and you cannot control your life and your immune system and someone dies in the family or you come down with the flu. I get bombarded with..................."If a miss 4-8 days am I going to ruin my cycle ?" and this list of questions goes on and on but you can figure them all out yourselves.

The answer, especially if you're are ill, is NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get better, or take care of your personal issues, then recommit. No big deal missing a few days or even a week. Now two or three weeks, probably will limit your final results, but don't sweat a week or 10 days. Keep up your cycle and maintain your diet and especially if you're ill, rest and fluids and get better before forcing yourself to the gym potentially prolonging your illness or giving it to your buddy (hopefully not herpes or something).

Just thought I"d vent here, 4 phone calls yesterday with the same issues.....

You are correct Sir!...Thanks Sin

[basiclute009]

good post because im 1 of those guys who freak out if i take 2 many days off!! lol not a good thing but i like 2 take 2 days off i have missed 3 days and have been a little lol but it feels good 2 take a few days off

[Action]

Originally Posted by Sinjin

Just thought I'd vent. I get asked this time and time again and hear people panic all the time.

Say you're planning a 12 week cycle. Ok, so you started and you cannot control your life and your immune system and someone dies in the family or you come down with the flu. I get bombarded with..................."If a miss 4-8 days am I going to ruin my cycle ?" and this list of questions goes on and on but you can figure them all out yourselves.

The answer, especially if you're are ill, is NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get better, or take care of your personal issues, then recommit. No big deal missing a few days or even a week. Now two or three weeks, probably will limit your final results, but don't sweat a week or 10 days. Keep up your cycle and maintain your diet and especially if you're ill, rest and fluids and get better before forcing yourself to the gym potentially prolonging your illness or giving it to your buddy (hopefully not herpes or something).

Just thought I"d vent here, 4 phone calls yesterday with the same issues.....

Well said my educated and informative friend. More rest, especially during an intense cycle, is much better and will do wonders for growth and progress.

[lordana50]

Originally Posted by Sinjin

Just thought I'd vent. I get asked this time and time again and hear people panic all the time.

Say you're planning a 12 week cycle. Ok, so you started and you cannot control your life and your immune system and someone dies in the family or you come down with the flu. I get bombarded with..................."If a miss 4-8 days am I going to ruin my cycle ?" and this list of questions goes on and on but you can figure them all out yourselves.

The answer, especially if you're are ill, is NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Get better, or take care of your personal issues, then recommit. No big deal missing a few days or even a week. Now two or three weeks, probably will limit your final results, but don't sweat a week or 10 days. Keep up your cycle and maintain your diet and especially if you're ill, rest and fluids and get better before forcing yourself to the gym potentially prolonging your illness or giving it to your buddy (hopefully not herpes or something).

Just thought I"d vent here, 4 phone calls yesterday with the same issues.....

A very old school guy once told me " your body has only one voice, you better listen to it ". This is when you get those pains and you still try to train or " OVER TRAIN " .