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What do bodybuilders do on rest days? I know they are not sitting on their butts, watching
TV or playing video games, loading up on snack food.
Rest days are supposed to be a break from the workout routine. Some body builders take
the rest day to take a break from their weight lifting and focus on cardio instead.
Working a circuit at the gym or going for a run?
Either or both works. Though they shouldn’t be using muscle groups they were developing
on their formal workout days.
And he shouldn’t use rest days to pig out.
Rest days for a body builder are just a break from the heavy lifting, not an excuse to eat
all they want. Though there are people who take rest days from their diets to eat anything
they want.
Can a guy just rest and relax?
Sure, in theory. He could also read, study or work on those days.
I thought you said not to work out on rest days.
I mean he could do housework, home repairs or not work out at the gym after work on his
rest days.
Walk to the store and carry home the groceries.
That’s too much of a load on the muscles, which need to heal between workouts to avoid
muscle tears. Though a long walk is a safe way to burn energy on a rest day.
It’s also a romantic way to spend time with a loved one.
Are you asking me out?
I’m glad to hear that you don’t have to and even shouldn’t spend all your time in
the gym. And a long walk is a good way to spend time with someone.
Or I could catch up on the house to-do list at my Mom’s and make her happy with me.
Or find a job.