Advice On Taking Breaks

[Nerd-Since-92 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Nerd-Since-92]

Is it better to take a break "ONLY" when you notice negative PI's or is it wiser to take a break regardless?

Ex.
1 month on (no neg. PI's)
1 month off (break)

Any advice would help!


KIR

[kirkoloft Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close kirkoloft]

I say it is silly to take a break if you are still gaining. If you hit a plateau, a break could be used as a strategy to break through it.

[HammerTime89 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close HammerTime89]

With my new routine I take a week break every six weeks to fully heal and restore EQ. However taking a month off every other month is way to long of a break thus counterproductive. If you are going to take a break take a short one. You don't want to lose uncemented gains from an extended break.

[mcpecker Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mcpecker]

I found that a week off every 5 weeks does wonders for me. I tacked on some of my gains after my week off (measured pre and post rest week). Healing is a good thing, just like in any physical endeavor.

Now I'm toying with an every other day routine, taking the weekend completely off. I want to find that perfect balance between "too little" and "turtle".

[Nerd-Since-92 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Nerd-Since-92]

Thanks guys for the replies, the advice helps!