Fitness
Deload Week
A deload week is a planned reduction in training volume or intensity—often 40–60%—so joints, tendons, and the nervous system recover while fitness is maintained. It is not laziness; it prevents plateaus and overtraining during long blocks.
A deload week is a planned reduction in training volume or intensity—often 40–60%—so joints, tendons, and the nervous system recover while fitness is maintained. It is not laziness; it prevents plateaus and overtraining during long blocks.
Schedule deloads every four to eight weeks or when readiness metrics dip.
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