Group: General Fitness & Exercise

General Fitness & Exercise
Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 379, Messages: 54578

Various general exercise related discussions. Find out what it takes to reach your fitness goals through daily effective exercise. With so many options we try to find out what works best.

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kibbz
kibbz
Posts: 57
Joined: 2001/06/24
United States
2001/08/20, 12:26 AM
i am currently in the 9th week of my twelve week mass. i have made some gains but nothing to write home about. i really want to try the "add 50 pounds to your bench" program at www.musclemedia.com. would it be smart to jump right in to another "heavy lifting" program or do i really have to take a break from it? im 18 and have been lifting quite heavy for about 8 months. do i need a break? i realy want to jump into this new program!
tt_rocker
tt_rocker
Posts: 389
Joined: 2001/01/25
Saudi Arabia
2001/08/20, 12:35 AM


wait till the 12 week mass program is over...take a few days or a week break just to support the recovery and then get into that www.whateveritwas.com
Colin
Colin
Posts: 7
Joined: 2001/10/26
Canada
2001/10/08, 06:15 PM
It depends on your individual recovery rate. Personally, I'd either: take a week off or go light for a week. Don't fall into the trap of overtraining! It's very easy to push yourself a little too far and get injured or sick.

Colin
dc95318
dc95318
Posts: 22
Joined: 2001/11/08
United States
2001/10/15, 09:46 AM
you really do need a break. you'll risk injury and over training if you jump right in. you'd be surprised how much the short rest period can help your strength gains! stick in there, you'll make it.