Rest week

[randidiane]

What do you guys do for your rest week after each meso cycle?

 

[Ruby2zDay]

I'm just finishing up my first phase (meso 1) of STS this week. Next week is an active recovery week. The plan thus far (this may change as I get into it):

Monday: 4 Day Split Low Intensity Step & High Intensity Step Premix & Core
Tuesday: 4 Day Split Bootcamp & Kickbox Premix
Wednesday: LITE Metabolic Blast & Calorie Crush & Core
Thursday: LITE Cardio Party
Friday: ICE Low Impact Sweat #1 and #2
Saturday: Imax 2 & Core
Sunday: Rest

 

[Hazlady]

During my rest weeks I focussed on stretching and cardio. I did two days of yoga workouts, 1 day of Pilates and 3 days of cardio such as kickboxing and step aerobics. I avoided lifting any moderate to heavy weights to give my forearms a rest.

 

[Jane Power-Grimm]

I agree with Hazlady - yoga and cardio as the go-to workouts. Depending on how I am feeling, I sometimes fit in hiit training in addition to steady state. I usually fit in a metabolic workout using light weights once during the week.

I try to get to some enjoyable outdoor pursuits during my 'fun week' - biking, running, hiking, swimming, tennis, cross-country skiing or just long walks. It is nice to mix it up and have some fun and fresh air!

 

[karategirl]

For my rest week, my main goal is to avoid any kind of strength training so my muscles can rest. I do stretching, yoga, pilates, walking on the treadmill, light elliptical training, or any of my cardio DVDs that are at the beginner or intermediate level.