Hi guys,
I have been feeling a bit burnt out this past couple of days. I was thinking of taking the week off, but the problem is I already took one 4 weeks back, and I feel that it could be too soon to take another week off. So I was thinking of going on a light cycle, but the problem is, whenever I go on a light cycle, I always feel that I am not working out and enough! Would appreciate advice from someone who has gone through the same thing.

BTW I consider myself an intermediate newbie (is that an oxymoron ). I have been hitting the gym for 1 1/2 years now, and my workout consist of mostly compound exercises (deadlifts, bench press, clean and press, squats, dumbell squats, military press, etc. Never had a dedicated day for biceps & triceps )

Maybe do a program that can be done for years? Texas Method, Starr, etc. I'm not anywhere near your level so just an idea.

Feeling burnt out? Perhaps its a nutrition-related issue?

I always feel even more motivated to work out after taking a week off for rest.

Take a breather, say, a week or so. You'll come back fresher AND stronger. At least, that's what happened to me. Took two months of lifting and when I got back I actually heavier than before. I think the body would appreciate the rest too, mate.

http://www.ehow.com/how_2256741_stop-feeling-burnt-out.html

Why not consider a complete change of workout?

Say Rippetoe for ex!

try deloading or just take a week off...continue is just counterproductive IMO...

ur body is trying to tell u something. I think u need some rest. It doesn't matter if u've just rest 4 weeks back. If u need to rest, then just rest.

Just came across this article:

http://www.tmuscle.com/free_online_article...r_by_doing_less

if u feel really tired (or burnt out) during normal training days, just go for deloading since i have tried to taking off for whole week, and when i come back, i have no stamina so and so, therefore i would suggest u to go for light deloading.

Hi guys,
Thanks for all the advice. I took some fish oil, and now my knees doesn't hurt anymore. Also I stopped carrying heavy for one week, and now I am feeling much better. In fact last week just manage to bench press my body weight and also broke my PR for deadlifts

Okay now go lift weights again.

just came back from gym a couple of hours back . BTW I also have trouble sleeping after going to gym. Probably due to damn Lipo 6. Tomorrow confirm knock out after work.