The fortunate fitness enthusiasts that love weight lifting are motivated enough to lift every day if given the time and resources. I get asked more often than one might think if it is possible to train everyday.
The good news (for the less motivated) is that with lifting, less is more. The muscle building process involves a destroy and repair cycle. Lifting weights to fatigue puts strain on the muscle and causes micro tears, that take about 48 hours to repair. When muscle heals it grows back stronger and larger to take the demand of a challenging weight load.
Lifting weights on damaged muscle tissue doesn't give the body enough time to repair and grow. Strength training too often causes joint and ligament problems, carpel tunnel syndrome and reduced energy in daily life.
So it's not only okay to take a day or two off in between workouts, it's necessary for success.
Stay Strong!
January 23, 2009
Don't Lift Weights Everyday
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