wgraves7582 - 2009-10-27 11:01 AM
deehtz - 2009-10-27 10:47 AM So I have a newbie question...
I have been running 3-4 days a week. Biking 1-2 a week
(though that has dropped to 0-1 lately
). And just lately added swimming once a week. ST is usually 2 a week. I have been doing my ST on the scheduled REST day.
The more I look at different plans, the more I think that maybe it really means not to do ST on REST day. Keep in mind that all of my workouts are at a beginner level. I just don't want to be shootin' myself in the foot.....so to speak
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Does REST day truly mean no real physical activities?
They could mean that or they could mean some active rest (walks). I listen to my body and rarely take a "Rest" day where I do nothing at all - probably 1 or 2 times a month max for no activity and that is usually because life is pretty busy and I don't have time to fit an easy workout in.
To me rest = an easy bike ride, a walk with the family in the park, playing football with my son.
You can also get a day of rest by altering your workout times - Workout early 1 day then sleep in and work out in the evening. I do that a lot and end up with about 24 hours of rest in.
I hope this makes some sense and I am sure others have input as well.
I had wondered the same thing too, thanks for the answer to someone else's question.