If I take about 5-6 days off from exercise...?

I haven't been to the gym since Wednesday, and I don't think I'll be able to go back until next Tuesday (in the best case). I have way too much work to do (I messed up). I have been working at home from my computer (hence my increased number of posts haha), and even though it would only take like two hours of my time, I just can't go to the gym right now.

Given the circumstances you can probablty imagine I've been getting next to no exercise at all. My question is, when I go back to the gym next week, will my workout be stalled in any way? Will I find it more difficult to run, and get back into my routine? Or is six days not enough to have this kind of effect? I would just like to know in advance...

Generally, you'll be slightly detuned from any strength routine, but your aerobic conditioning won't be affected, and it takes about 10-14 days to even start losing muscle mass, so no.

 Also: generally, it's suggested that you take a deloading week from any vigorous exercise every 8-12 weeks to let your body recover and to prevent injuries. Sounds like you're getting yours in :)

Oh good! I never heard about the suggested deloading week but that's very relieving. Thanks!

yea a lot of times taking a little break from teh gym actually helps to get your body mixed up and makes the weight loss easier. i have been wanting to take  a little time off but i can't bring myself to do it yet haha

Well, it's 8-12 weeks for weight training, cardio you can go for longer periods without deloading from - if you stick to one of the competitive season/off-season schedules like the ball players, swimmers or bikers do you'll generally be okay there as well.

I haven't worked out since last Saturday myself.  Its Spring break and my workouts are at the JR college and its shut down all week.  I have been doing a bit of working out though with helping to move an office and packing and unpacking

Over winter break I had to take 3 weeks off for an elbow injury - that was hard to get back into shape from but I am not worried about this one week of no exercise.  Like melkor said sometimes its good to give the body a rest

Would taking a break like this disrupt activity levels?  I.e. - would I have to change my burn meter to Sedentary for a lull week or keep it at a higher level? 

I am active but trying to get pregnant; I am cutting back to about 75% of my usual load.

I don't know about everyone else here, but personally I see a large drop in my ability even after missing 3 or four days. Thats just me personally though.  

only problem is motivating  yourself and getting in that zone

i think that's what i get ikexango

apparantly weight training it's good to have rests as said earlier, i know some people on 12 day weights cycles

all it can do is serve to make your muscles fresh to tear them up again and get them mAsSiF

 

oh, also look up excercises you can do with out going to the gym, they'll help you sort out those times you cant make it

A couple weeks ago I went on vacation for 3 days. During that time I never got any running/weight lifting in. To my surprise those 3 days actually did some good. My muscles got some much needed rest and I was able to lift more my first day back at the gym. I guess they had time to repair and buildup huh? Anyway, the same concept goes for cardio aswell.

Thanks everyone who replied. I actually went back this morning for a bit, and it wasn't as bad as I thought. I didn't notice that much of a difference - I guess it really depends on what you tell yourself. Based on the earlier posts, I thought 'yeah, I have nothing to worry about'... and I did okay. Maybe with a negative mindset, I would have found it more difficult.

Anyways, thanks.

To prevent Overtraining I like to go hard for 8 weeks, then take 1 off. The week off feels like you are spoiling yourself though. Overtraining is worse though.