Taking a Break: How long without losing??

[mcgaret]

funny, I remember taking about 10 days off and thought I would loose a lot. First day back my bench was up about 5 lbs. lol
You body (and mind) need a break every so often. I usually try not to miss workouts so when things get crazy and I cant
make the gym for a while I just tell myself I need the break. Kids get in the way sometimes but They are priority over the gym.

 

[BEASTZ6]

I find that I can take a week off and come back stronger. Not only do your muscles need to recuperate, but your nervous system needs a break too. I took about 7 months off recently due to sciatica issues. I am now training again, with emphasis on warming up on exercises to loosen up and strengthen my spinal erector muscles. So far so good, and thank God for muscle memory.