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For those who exercise regularly, how do you react to missing a workout?

I just missed my first one this year, and kinda having a crisis. Not sure whether to go heavier in the next workout, to add a makeup day, to cut back on the calories, or to just let it go and continue like nothing happened. I'm leaning towards the last one, but I'm curious to see how other people go about it
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SlippingAway · 46-50, F
I am a bit obsessive about it, so I need to learn to take some days off or relax a bit on it. I've been known to finish late into the night if I am too busy during the day to do it and that does mess with my sleep. Not really a healthy approach.
Renkon · M
I travel a lot, so I can’t always make it to the gym. Instead, I stick to certain ground routines while on the move. Depending on my schedule, I shift between morning and evening workouts, and I don’t stress too much if I have to miss a day. The only drawback is getting back to heavy gym sessions after lighter routine days...it can be tricky. But as long as you warm up properly and prepare, you can usually avoid muscle strain.
No need to stress over one time. Please. Just get back in the boat and start paddling as if nothing happened. One day is not going to kill you. And you don't want to overcompensate the next day. That makes no sense and you could over strain some muscles so just start tomorrow again and don't change a thing. It will all work out.
Cigarguy · M
I don't really work out but I do some stretching exercises in the morning to help loosen up my muscles. I can really tell a difference when I don't do it
22Michelle · 70-79, T
Depends on the reason I missed. I did yesterday due to a trapped nerve, so my concern is whether It will be okay for tomorrow.
TinyViolins · 31-35, M
@22Michelle Yeah, it's important to listen to your body. I've had issues where I just have a shorter or lighter workout until I'm better, but sometimes it's necessary to rest, even if that means skipping
Northwest · M
Don't try to double the effort during the next workout. That's a recipe for injury and missing more workouts.

Take a deep breath and move on.
Ironhand · 51-55, M
I usually go heavy on the next one..
Ironhand · 51-55, M
@TinyViolins Alot of it depends on why though. If I'm feeling like crap, then I usually just let it go..
TinyViolins · 31-35, M
@Ironhand My usual thing is to just cut the workout short or go lighter than normal. I just started getting serious about my workout routine at the end of last year, so I had gone up until now without skipping.

I consider it a win overall, but it's hard not to feel a little guilt
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Mordechai · 31-35, M
Do the same as you would

 
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