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How do you do "easy days"
Since lots of people recommend to go on cycles like WOD as RX'd for 3 weeks, then one 50% week, then after 12 weeks, use the 50% week as a full "active rest" week, with no WOD's but simply low intensity (like walking, hiking, light cycling, etc).
My question is, how do YOU do the 50% weeks? Do you simply take 50% of the RX'd weight (or 50% of what you'd normally do)? Do you do 50% of the distance for a 5k? Do you take twice as long to complete the workout? What options are there out there really? |
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Re: How do you do "easy days"
If it is a definable metcon event (Fran) I'll do it in one of two ways:
Scaled to lower weight/reps via a Brand X scaled workout. (The common 50% approach) Not for time. (Allows more time for resting if needed) If it is a strictly strength event, I'll lower the weight or do a Brand X scaled version. If it is a power/speed event (say olympic lifts) I will do mainly form work with lower weight or a pvc pipe. The biggest thing I do though is make it active rest, I don't just sit on a couch all day, I may go for a bike ride after the scaled WOD or take the dog's for an extra walk. |
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Re: How do you do "easy days"
Thanks, that gives me a good idea. Yeah on active rest days I always do some easy easy work, walking, light cycling, or just do some work in the garage gym building something or cleaning up, whatever.
For the 50% days though, what you suggested is a good idea. Thanks. |
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Re: How do you do "easy days"
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Personally, I've found that life will force enough rest periods on me every couple of weeks, where I'll need to miss a wod or three due to travel, work, personal commitments (or hangovers) In that way, my rest periods are constantly varied ![]() |
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