Deloading: When and Why to Take a Break
Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2025 12:00 am
Are you incorporating deloads into your training?
Deloading is crucial for preventing overtraining, injury, and optimizing long-term progress. It involves:
Deloading is crucial for preventing overtraining, injury, and optimizing long-term progress. It involves:
- Reducing volume or intensity for a short period (e.g., a week)
- Allowing your body to fully recover and supercompensate
- Improving psychological freshness and motivation
How often do you deload?"Sometimes, stepping back is the fastest way forward."