Strength Training

Just my experience, but the answer for me is yes to your question. At least one workout a week the only rest I take is between machines or the weight lifting area. Most of the time, though I do take a 30 to 45 second rest. It also depends on effort. I am a data junky, so i wear a HR monitor during strength training too. It warns me when I drop below a certain rate, when I do I shorten the rest period. Or increase the effort and/or weight. The thing I noticed was that I had to be careful with too much muscle mass gain. I am a bigger guy and notice my weight and my measurements of my chest and arms rising when I did too much weight. So, I did less weight and more reps and did them faster too.

Like most things, it is listening to your body, and seeing what works for you. I am still trying to figure it out myself, so take what you want from this.

Do you use a training plan or an app to help you train if so which one? I use Gain fitness app.

Thanks for answering! Right now I'm following the Beginner to Sprint 8 month plan from this site. The other programs I've used in the past seem more about tracking and les about training, so my knowledge is very piece meal.