Day 714: Surprise!
ByG’day Shredders,
Today was a great day…my first full day back into “hard training” after my unscheduled layoff. I hit my chest, back, biceps and calves with the full force of the RTP Circuit Training program I have been following since Week 9.
Surprisingly, my weights, reps and rest periods for this particular routine did not slide backwards due to my layoff. In fact, I actually upped the weight on Barbell Bench Press and Bicep Dumbbell Curls!
I guess this just goes to show the importance of listening to your body, and not being afraid to take time off from hard training when you are not feeling well.
I have learned from past experience that continually drilling yourself in the gym when you are not operating at (or near) full strength will usually backfire and result in an extended layoff (and reduced strength when you do eventually return.)
Until tomorrow…
Eat Clean, Shred Hard, Think BIG!
Catch ya,
Adam Waters, NESTA-CPT
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Looking good for the home straight Adam!
So glad you are feeling better and with the motor going 200 mph. The Group always misses you when you aren´t feeling well.
Lynda
Glad to hear you used wisdom and listened to your body and that your lifting didn’t diminished.
I am glad you are feeling better!
Juli
Good to see you doing so well.
And yeah, i agree. Your body wont lie to you and sometimes taking a day off isnt a bad idea.
Shred on man
Just as a trough follows a peak, in your case, a peak followed a trough!
Sorry, a peak following a trough
Thank you Shredders, listening to your body really is the key, it can be fine line between resting and over-training but I am confident I can shred hard for the final stretch.