I used to just take a 1 week break every 8 weeks but now as i get older and more serious about maintaining my strength and fitness goals i find it hard to except doing nothing for an entire week (boredom leads to cheating... on my diet that is) so im seeking a new solution to hitting plateaus and lettting time for a full body muscle/joint recovery so i can move up and past these brick walls.
Ive seen mentioned the term "deconditioning" and what ive taken in is that it consists of taking a break ( 1-2 weeks, preferably 1)from my normal heavy lifting routine and concentrate on cardio and/or dropping 20 or so pounds on lifts and not work until failure in order to maintain and heal at the same time. Do i have this idea right? and if so does this work? ...
Ive seen mentioned the term "deconditioning" and what ive taken in is that it consists of taking a break ( 1-2 weeks, preferably 1)from my normal heavy lifting routine and concentrate on cardio and/or dropping 20 or so pounds on lifts and not work until failure in order to maintain and heal at the same time. Do i have this idea right? and if so does this work? ...