The article is unfortunately a lot of clickbait.
It says some good things but also has a lot of black or white pointless stuff.
I've done periods with no fixed rest day and periods always taking a specific day of the week (Monday) off.
I've found a fixed day off holds me back more. With that setup I may end up taking rest days when I'm fresh and then struggle to cram more training in less time.
It's definitely possible to not have fixed rest days and then take easy or rest days when needed.
I'm not aware of anyone who argues to never take a day off training even if you're tired.
In fairness I'm not aware of any physiological reason for a weekly schedule.
A weekly schedule is a result of society and culture and an arbitrary division of moon phases in ancient times.
I've found an easy day is very often good enough for recovery from a hard day but occasionally I need a full rest day.
It says some good things but also has a lot of black or white pointless stuff.
I've done periods with no fixed rest day and periods always taking a specific day of the week (Monday) off.
I've found a fixed day off holds me back more. With that setup I may end up taking rest days when I'm fresh and then struggle to cram more training in less time.
It's definitely possible to not have fixed rest days and then take easy or rest days when needed.
I'm not aware of anyone who argues to never take a day off training even if you're tired.
In fairness I'm not aware of any physiological reason for a weekly schedule.
A weekly schedule is a result of society and culture and an arbitrary division of moon phases in ancient times.
I've found an easy day is very often good enough for recovery from a hard day but occasionally I need a full rest day.
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marcoviappiani: Apr 25, 24 1:48