Day 714: Surprise!

G’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…