What to Do on an Off Day from the Gym

An off day from the gym does not mean you can go crazy and get off track. On off days it is essential that you continue to eat healthy meals and follow the same diet that you would on a day that your going to the gym to workout. In addition to eating well you want to make sure that you are getting a sufficient amount of sleep. Sleep is essential for your muscle growth so use the extra time that you don't have to go to the gym to get the extra sleep that your body is craving. If you don't allow your body to recover and repair then that will ultimately lead to no growth. Don't think your going to get off that easy though with just eating healthy and getting sleep those are the easy things. Use your off day to get some cardio in. You can do low-intensity cardio which will loosen the muscles in your body. On campus some ways to do this form of cardio would be to take a nice walk around campus, play some form of sport outside, or go to the gym and find a pick up basketball game you can participate in. Make the cardio on your off day fun as opposed to hardcore. Lastly finish your off day with a good stretch. Stretching will help your muscles get loose and remove the tightness feeling your muscles and body are feeling.