{"id":8635,"date":"2016-11-02T03:34:25","date_gmt":"2016-11-02T03:34:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/?p=8635"},"modified":"2016-11-02T03:40:39","modified_gmt":"2016-11-02T03:40:39","slug":"episode-23-top4reasonstoskipaworkout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.fitchicks.ca\/blog\/2016\/11\/episode-23-top4reasonstoskipaworkout\/","title":{"rendered":"EPISODE 23 – FIT CHICKS Chat: Top 4 Reasons to Skip a Workout…and not feel guilty about it!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hey Chicks,<\/p>\n

Skip a workout & not feel guilty?! Yes you\u00a0read that correctly!<\/p>\n

There are times that DOING a workout can be more harm than good…and we are here to tell you when that is so you can get the max results during your workouts and during rest.<\/p>\n

Sometimes you just need a break.<\/strong> Things are hectic. \u00a0Your schedule is crazy.<\/p>\n

And what is the first thing to fall off your agenda? \u00a0Your exercise routine<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

What we are talking about in this podcast is still prioritizing YOUR health as a non negotiable on your to do list<\/strong> (aka try your best to keep moving even during the most trying times…it will help you feel better. We promise.) but WHEN you should take a day off because it is not benefiting.<\/p>\n

\"TOP<\/p>\n

Exercise is a stress on the body. It is that “stress” also known as overload that helps it change (ie build a stronger heart, stronger muscles, reshape yourself, etc).<\/p>\n

But there are times that that “stress” is not a good idea to add in the mix.<\/strong> This is the time you want to be skipping 1 – 3 days of workouts.<\/p>\n

Why not a week or 2? Well first of all, \u00a0according to the Journal of Applied Physiology up to one week of non exercising will not cause a major set back. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

That said, after 14 days you can significantly reduce your overall cardio, lean muscle mass and insulin sensitivity<\/strong> (think of all those hard results you have worked for!) And taking it even further, it\u00a0would take about 2 months total to see complete loss of your fitness overall….and we def don’t want that!<\/p>\n

So how do you know when is the prime time to skip a workout or take a break? \u00a0You have to listen to find out!<\/strong><\/p>\n

In this episode,\u00a0the Head Chicks\u00a0take you through:<\/strong><\/p>\n