Doubling Up Workouts?

[dr.mel_PT]

Is it OK to double up your workouts to make up for a skipped session? I'll usually do 3 days cardio (IMAX, MIC, KickMax, etc) and 3 days STS. If I do cardio on an STS day, it's very moderate like dance or walking. I usually take Sun as a rest day. Yesterday (Mon), I was so tired that I couldn't get up the strength to workout at all, so this morning I woke up extra early and did Body Max 2 cardio premix + STS. Can I "count" that Body Max workout as yesterday's session and still take a rest day Sunday?

 

[Fit_mommy]

I would!!!!

 

[SRP]

I would, too!

 

[kathryn]

Yes, take your rest day.

ANd I'd be careful about doubling up tough workouts like STS with anything else, especially if the reason you skipped a workout is because you were too tired (maybe your body telling you you need a rest).

 

[netsnotes16]

Yep that will work. I am doing STS as well. I usually do strength in the a.m. and cardio in the p.m. on the days I work, on my non working days I go straight through. I have doubled on upper and legs of STS on a day.

 

[Alana_as]

I agree with all the ladies!

 

[dixiedog6]

I've done it, your body will tell you if it's too much.