Back to the gym

[Geekbabe]

After going 4-5x a week for 3 1/2 weeks I got the flu and haven't been there in a week.Time to go start over again before I lose even more ground.

What should I do,upper,abs and cardio?lower,abs and cardio or just cardio?

 

[CraigRT]

depends on what you are going for.

i personally would be more into the cardio/ light weight high reps as i just want to be in shape, not really built.

 

[Ameesh]

a week isnt bad, just get back into your normal routine

 

[Red Dawn]

First day back just take it easy and don't over do it. A week off sometimes is good for you as it gives your muscles/joints time to heal

 

[Regs]

:camera: 's ?

 

[FreshCrabLegs]

Originally posted by: Regs
:camera: 's ?

Thx Reg, I was thinking the same thing. ;P

 

[Regs]

I would pick up right where you left off. Just make sure you sleep and eat well before heading out the door. I'm sure your muscles had a pretty good rest, so make sure you do 15 minutes of stretching before anything with a light 5 minute warm up.

 

[Azraele]

Originally posted by: Red Dawn
First day back just take it easy and don't over do it. A week off sometimes is good for you as it gives your muscles/joints time to heal

What he said. 🙂

 

[Rainsford]

A week should be fine if you take it a little easy the first couple times and stretch plenty beforehand. Just don't do what I did and hit the weights really hard after not lifting for 3 weeks. I did that on Monday and I'm still really, really sore. So be smarter than me...which shouldn't be too hard 😉

And remember to enjoy, working out can be a lot of fun if you do it right.

 

[Koing]

I took 5 weeks off from training and I went back to Gymnastics on Sunday and usual weightlifting on Monday. I am still sore today. I thought fvck it and went back to normal stuff. Now I am paying the price. Well it happens...

Koing

 

[jjyiz28]

when i got the flu like couple years ago, i was out for like 1 week. i didn't drink or eat much, i lost 10 lbs. from 170 to 160. took awhile to get my strength back, it sucks getting flu.

getting injured isn't as bad though. sure you are weak as hell when u start up again, but several month after the injury, my triceps are stronger than ever.

 

[Red Dawn]

Originally posted by: jjyiz28
when i got the flu like couple years ago, i was out for like 1 week. i didn't drink or eat much, i lost 10 lbs. from 170 to 160. took awhile to get my strength back, it sucks getting flu.

getting injured isn't as bad though. sure you are weak as hell when u start up again, but several month after the injury, my triceps are stronger than ever.

Going back to working out after a bout with the flu is tough right at the first because your energy level isn't what it was prior to getting sick. After a couple of sessions in the gym though you should be up to speed.