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Taking a week off... what to expect.

iRnLady Posts: 89 Joined: 2004/11/17	2005/03/25, 02:11 AM Hey guys... I've been weight training now for about 5-6 months now (only the later 3 months with a 2-body part split, 3-days a week) and MAY have to take a week off because I'm going on vacation. FIRST OFF, CAN I AFFORD THE BREAK AFTER ONLY WORKING OUT 5-6 MONTHS STRAIGHT? When I get back into things, will I be weaker OR should I be able to lift the same 'amount' of weight I did right before the break or will my body be a little weaker because of the layoff. Also, do I still keep pouring on the protein? 1g of protein per lb; 170 g during vacation? Thanks a lot guys... I appreciate the input!
mmaibohm Posts: 1,621 Joined: 2003/09/30	2005/03/25, 03:30 AM Taking a week of is a good thing every 8 weeks or so. You might feel a little weaker when you get back in the gym, but your strength will come right back and some. And since your not working out keeping your protein up is a must to preserve any gains that you have made. -------------- I am that which must be feared, worshipped and adored. The world is mine now and forever.No one holds command over me. No man. No god. I am ANIMAL! and that is enough.
	2005/03/25, 06:30 AM keep protein intake at around 1g or maybe even up it to 1.5 g......also take some fish oil supplement....it helps spare muscle.... 1 week is nothing....you might actually make gains....by taking the week off.....
Lonegirl Posts: 446 Joined: 2002/11/13	2005/03/26, 10:37 AM I find after time off I come back even stronger...My body has time to fully recover and repair.
ecle5c Posts: 1,312 Joined: 2003/07/10	2005/03/28, 03:27 PM I just took a week off for vacation also. When I went back though I was an animal with a whole lot more intensity then before. I think a week off is good every few months.
kakaroto Posts: 893 Joined: 2002/05/09	2005/03/28, 07:15 PM BUMP ecle5c!!!! same here... and irnlady, concerning your diet, if you can, stick to the same protein amount. and for the lifting part, you will lift the same amount, dont worry. i can tell you this becasue my personal experience: i take a week off every 6-8 weeks of training.
fastpacenation Posts: 44 Joined: 2003/12/04	2005/03/29, 05:32 AM A week off has allways done my lifts in the past a lot of good.......enjoy the break
maxcdc Posts: 180 Joined: 2005/02/26	2005/04/02, 06:16 PM I have the same problem, I have to take 9 days off, How will i look after the 9 days? Can I do something to still look 'big' like pushups, pullups or whatever thx
	2005/04/02, 08:52 PM get a set of bands.....of various resistances.....very compact and you can do many of the exercises.....anywhere.....anytime......you can get those for under 100.... 9 days is not too bad either....same thing...you may actually get benefits if you been training hard......
ace-dragoon Posts: 58 Joined: 2002/02/17	2005/04/06, 02:59 PM I agree with everyone but will emphazise one thing that was mentioned. Keep the protein level up there,keep eating. Without food the muscle will shrink. I learned that the hard way and currently trying to regain what I lost. It sucks. Took so long to gain and so fast to lose.
newmus Posts: 9 Joined: 2005/03/08	2005/04/08, 02:20 AM This may have already been said as I havent read all the posts, but keep up the protein and LOWER the CARB intake as you would on any other none workout day For me I find that when I have a week or so off after a few months of working out, if my carb intake remains the same my body seems to store it more as my activity levels are currently down and I think my body prepares for the next few months of strenuous exercise by storing some supplies so to speak, the body is smart and will adapt and try and stay a step ahead of you.