and on the 7th (week)…..rest

I took off from working out this week. I still remained active, but didn’t push myself. Yesterday was gorgeous and I took the dogs for a long walk. There is a concept of allowing your muscles time to break down and recuperate so the can grow. Week 8 (or whatever week this is) will be as intense, or more intense then anyone before it. The number of reps per exercise will increase or the weight will get heavier. Every exercise movement will be done to failure (until my legs give out). My goal in this period (before June) is to build a strong base, not necessarily to get bigger.  In early June, the plan is to start a training program specifically for the Ironman (which I’m guessing will be done till failure too).