For those of you that strength train, what's your guideline for when it's okay to go back to the gym?
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For those of you that strength train, what's your guideline for when it's okay to go back to the gym?
Somewhere along the way I picked up that if it's in the chest, rest. If it's just in the head, it's okay to go.
I'm a week into persistent chest stuff. I *feel* mostly better, but keep working stuff out of my lungs.
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For those of you that strength train, what's your guideline for when it's okay to go back to the gym?
Somewhere along the way I picked up that if it's in the chest, rest. If it's just in the head, it's okay to go.
I'm a week into persistent chest stuff. I *feel* mostly better, but keep working stuff out of my lungs.
@djwfyi I definitely went back too soon when I was younger.
These days I prioritize rest longer than I used to. Also, when I feel like going back I do a lighter workout that really just emphasizes movement. The movement usually feels good, and if I recover well from that first workout back it's a good sign I'm ready to start picking up where I left off.
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For those of you that strength train, what's your guideline for when it's okay to go back to the gym?
Somewhere along the way I picked up that if it's in the chest, rest. If it's just in the head, it's okay to go.
I'm a week into persistent chest stuff. I *feel* mostly better, but keep working stuff out of my lungs.
@djwfyi that's a tough one. Sometimes when I have lingering symptoms a workout is just the thing to kick them and but other times I've definitely gone back too soon.
Personally, if I can make myself workout I'll do it, even if it's modified or lighter than usual. Elevated heart rate and blood flow is good for healing but I'll probably also need extra sleep and rest.
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