I took today off from working out. My original plan was to workout Monday-Friday. Three of those days would be lighter, more circuit type training and two days (Tuesday and Thursday) would be heavier lifting days. But I am tired today, a little worn out, so I took the day off.
A lot of people would say that I should have worked out anyway. They would say that 'not feeling like it' isn't a good enough reason to skip a workout. And I agree...to an extent. There are plenty of times I don't feel like working out, but I go and do it anyway. But there is a difference between being truly worn out and just not wanting to workout.
I think after 12 years I can tell the difference and know when to push myself and when to back off. But I will be the first to admit that there are times when I go a little too easy on myself and times when I push a little too hard.
So what about y'all? Do you workout no matter what? Is it get to the gym or bust? Or do you try and listen to your body and give it a break sometimes even if it is supposed to be leg day at the gym?
Post on the blog and let me know...am I being wise or just a wuss?
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I'm sure from watching that pumpkin video that you are STILL completely exhausted from just that alone. Do yourself a favor, stop lifting those pumpkins and go bake a pumpkin pie instead. And by the way, if you get tired of the gym, there's always the dreadful HILL (remember to do 50,000 squats when you get to the top)... but only 49,000 if you feel like a wuss!
that was a good one Rita and there are "just a few more seconds" on those squats.
I think you are wise to take the day off when you know your body needs it. You will be stronger at your next workout. I know I need time off when I feel like I am running through mud or trying to lift my weights out of cement.
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