EPISODE · Dec 7, 2023 · 29 MIN
#143: How and when to take a deload week
from The Dr. Shannon Show · host Dr. Shannon Ritchey, PT, DPT
Deload weeks, or as we call them, "Reset Weeks," can help manage fatigue, avoid plateaus, and improve recovery. Dr. Shannon discusses some updates to her protocols around Reset Weeks based on current literature.0:00: Introduction 5:00: How to “deload”11:00: What happens after a Reset Week?12:30: How often should you take these weeks?17:25: FAQ: “Will I lose muscle if I take time off?”20:32: FAQ: “How should I eat during Reset Weeks?”22:30: The new Evlo membershipStudies referenced: https://www.mdpi.com/1422-0067/23/10/5431 https://sportrxiv.org/index.php/server/preprint/view/302 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-018-20287-3 https://journals.lww.com/nsca-jscr/FullText/2017/04000/Resistance_Training_Induced_Elevations_in_Muscular.1.aspx Try the NEW Evlo PlatformFollow Dr. Shannon on InstagramFollow Fit Body, Happy Joints on InstagramTo try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com
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Deload weeks, or as we call them, "Reset Weeks," can help manage fatigue, avoid plateaus, and improve recovery. Dr. Shannon discusses some updates to her protocols around Reset Weeks based on current literature. 0:00: Introduction 5:00: How to “deload” 11:00: What happens after a Reset Week? 12:30: How often should you take these weeks? 17:25: FAQ: “Will I lose muscle if I take time off?” 20:32: FAQ: “How should I eat during Reset Weeks?” 22:30: The new Evlo membership Studies referenc...
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