Working out everyday is bad for you if you are doing intense work EVERYDAY.

If you do powerlifting today and aerobics tomorrow then a simple(light?)weight lifting day you are actually doing some "active rest" between intense workouts and you would not feel the "burn out" effects of overtraining.

As we often hear it said...whatever works for you is what you should do."Listen" to your body.

I think the main point I would make is that[b] we should not be afraid to take a day...or even a few days off the gym....when we feel tired and weak and feel that going to the gym is a non enjoyable chore![/b]

Push yourself if that makes you feel strong and cheerful!

We want you to be HAAAAPPYYYY! [;)]

We are beginning to sound like the Congress of the US.....The esteemed gentleman from Detroit![:D]

It is............ in my body![:)]
I think he means back....... and shoulders?

Day 1:
I like doing lats and deltoids the same day,and in that order.....like you do!

In my opinion when you pre-exaust the lats you get a better workout on your deltoids.

Day 2:
Could you tell us what you mean by lower back and what exercises you do for it?

Thanks

Thanks to both of you.You are talking about strengthening the back itself.

I know what good mornings are,but they have always seemed a bit dangerous for the back,so I never do them.

I am very concerned about the possibility of herniating an intervertebral disc.

Bolt you are bang on

Given that my schedule is dictated
ie PT Mon-Fri am's
it is easy to maintain - gym and pool as well

but I smashed my elbow earlier in the month and AAR had to stop those related ex's
my running and everything else dropped off.

I agree with Ed Sr in principle but my bone idle body seems to take to days off to easily[:o)] and the knowledge I have to run with troops 15 yrs younger than me is sobering.