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Do you lose muscle mass if you take a whole week off from working out?
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Generally No: Provided you continue to follow a healthy diet, a week off from working out won't result in the loss of muscle mass. One thing to keep in mind when you resume is that you need to do a slightly less strenuous routine that first day back to avoid damage, however.
Answered 11/25/2014
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