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Anonymous
I workout everyday, three times a day. Except for Saturday and Sunday. But because of that, I don't lift weights and just do bodyweight training with accesories like a weighted backpack and such. I'm training for function due to joining the military.
It's completely dependant on the exercise and type though, honestly. I've researched most exercise types, and.. Lifting heavy tend to tear muscles quite a bit, so it takes longer to recuperate. High reps tends to fatigue the muscles more then tear them, which in turns means it can be done much sooner.. It depends on what you're training for--endurance, hyepertrophy, explosive strength, or maximal strength. I'd rank rest time in the following order
Maximal Strength--Heavy muscle damage Explosive Strength--Hard stress on joints Hypertrophy--Moderate tearing Endurance-Minor tearing, will likely become unable to continue before serious tearing occurs.
This is why much of /fit/ rails against bodyweight--you need to do it constantly to gain strength with it, or else you're just building endurance. For example, doing pushups (3-5 times a day, in sets or pryramids) throughout the day causes constant fatigue but also wears down the muscles due to the constant strain.
As for DOMS. They are not a serious sign, however, tendon pain or joint pain is. If you start getting the later, take it easy, or else you'll be taking it easy for the next couple months.
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