Taking a break from training

[Rainman4707]

Two month ago I was getting sharp pains in my lower back, this was after having knee problems so I have had enough of training. I've trained my whole life. I'm not willing to risk my health anymore. My friend who I trained with has just found out he has slipped vertrabraes in the back, likely due to bodybuilding.

Over the last few years I've had the mentality of the warrior - push through the pain, don't be a wussy. Rest for warriors is to train. Well I've had enough so I haven't trained now for two months.

 

[mrgoodstuff]

Two month ago I was getting sharp pains in my lower back, this was after having knee problems so I have had enough of training. I've trained my whole life. I'm not willing to risk my health anymore. My friend who I trained with has just found out he has slipped vertrabraes in the back, likely due to bodybuilding.

Over the last few years I've had the mentality of the warrior - push through the pain, don't be a wussy. Rest for warriors is to train. Well I've had enough so I haven't trained now for two months.

You can walk... It doesn't and shouldn't always be pushing thru pain or at the highest intensity. Some of us are strong "enough", like literally way stronger than we need to be, and while we can raise it up some more, whats the point? Plus if we are lucky enough not to be injured and have intact good joints ( knock on wood )...

 

[Rainman4707]

I loved training, but have to admit I feel free now & not training has given me free time to do important other stuff like working on my house.

 

[KingBeef]

I loved training, but have to admit I feel free now & not training has given me free time to do important other stuff like working on my house.

You should also get that checked out by your doctor to stay on the safe side....

 

[Infern0]

I loved training, but have to admit I feel free now & not training has given me free time to do important other stuff like working on my house.

You didn't love training then, did you.

I get fricking depressed when i cant train because of an injury or some such.