Should you take time off from working out?
You set an alarm with every intention of getting to spin class at 6am, but when the buzzer goes off at 5:30, you're more tempted to hit the snooze than you are to hit the espresso button before heading out the door. The allure of your cozy comforter is addictive, and you could stay cocooned in it forever.
The night before… Consider your sleepDay off: If it's midnight and you're just sliding into bed, a 5am wake-up call is going to do more harm than good. Recovery, immune function, and—let's be honest—function as a human being requires seven to nine hours of sleep, especially when working out is part of the equation.
When you wake up… Do a full-body assessmentDay off: Are you feeling like your throat is sore or your muscles are just aching like crazy? If you've been on that #NewYearNewMe bandwagon for the last few months or working out a ton more than usual, you may have actually compromised your immune system and given yourself a nasty cold, or you might have gone too hard or lifted too heavy in the last couple days and are feeling Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness, better known as DOMS.
When you're starting your workout… Focus on perceived exertionDay off: After your workout has started, try to focus on how you're really feeling. Does it feel harder than usual to pedal fast in spin class, or is every yoga pose feeling like it's more painful than usual? If after 10 minutes, you're still not feeling warmed up, dial your exertion down to"easy," which might mean slowing down to a walk or super-easy spin, or even a seated meditation session.
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