Day in and day out you hit the iron with unbridled passion and determination. There is no feeling quite like the accomplishment of an intense weight training session where you know you gave your all. For bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, the gym is a second home. It is a part of our everyday lives, and the thought of missing a workout is not an option.
 I did not work out yesterday. I also did not work out today, nor will I work out tomorrow, the next day, or the day after, for that matter. What the heck? What kind of bodybuilder am I? A smart one. Day in and day out you hit the iron with unbridled passion and determination. There is no feeling quite like the accomplishment of an intense weight training session where you know you gave your all. For bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts, the gym is a second home. It is a part of our everyday lives, and the thought of missing a workout is not an option.  Why You Need A Recovery Week
Heavy weight training sessions initiates the muscle-building process, and if you want to get the most out of your training program you should NEVER miss a planned workout, short of being too sick to safely complete the workout. However, at the same time, you should plan to have a scheduled week every few months where you stay out of the gym completely! Time out of the gym is a part of every bodybuilder's schedule, or at least it should be. This week is my scheduled week off from training. I will not perform any weight training or cardiovascular exercise all week long. While heavy weight training provides the stimulus for muscle growth, it is outside of the gym where your muscles actually recover and grow bigger, granted you are providing your body with the proper nutrients it needs to grow. |
