Just wondering how much time do the rest of you take off after playing? I find that I need about three days after a show to let my hands recover. I can still play everyday, but my playing suffers. If I let the mitts rest at least three-four days after a show or intense practice/rehearsal session they seem fully recovered. Times when we have back-to-back shows I like to go all week without playing if I can. Helps with the ears too! It's not a geezer thing for me, this has been a constant over the years. I'll rest 'em, then do my stretches before a 5 minute warmup before we play. I like to use the warmup time to be working on new material.
What are your regimes? How do you keep your hands in shape?