JAKARTA, HETANEWS.com – Even though it takes a lot of time and effort to consistently exercise, you will eventually feel stronger and faster because you are supported by your body’s muscles. But what if you take a break for a while, will this power disappear and you have to start over?
As with all things exercise, how much you lose with rest also depends on your fitness level. To build and maintain strength and endurance, it is recommended that you exercise at least 3 days a week.
This type of regular physical activity will help build muscle over time and can lead to better overall health and fitness. Sticking with this structured weekly routine, which includes both cardio and full-body strength training, will make a difference to your fitness level in about 8 to 12 weeks.
During this time, the body gradually adapts to new physical activity and muscle fibers become stronger. If you get to this point and feel the need to rest, this is where you can get a few days of rest without exercise before losing strength.
How many days can you take a break from sports?
It’s best to listen to your own body, rather than pushing and doing exercises when you really can’t, otherwise it will lead to fatigue and injury. Luckily, even if you go a few days without exercise, it won’t make any difference to your strength and endurance.
It’s only when you hit pause on your training routine for 3 to 4 weeks of no exercise at all that you might start to see a difference in how strong you are. Every time you take a break from exercising, your muscles will start a process called muscle atrophy.
Muscle atrophy, otherwise known as sarcopenia, is the degeneration of muscle tissue due to disuse or lack of exercise. This usually results in a decrease in muscle mass, strength, and a decrease in overall physical performance.
This means that the next workout after the break may feel harder than usual or a little more tiring because you’ve lost some muscle mass. How much muscle atrophy will depend on fitness level.
Source: fimela.com
