When to Deload Your Workouts

This episode is all about the concept of 'deloading,' which is a period of training where you reduce the intensity of your workouts to prevent over-training syndrome. Over-training syndrome occurs when your body cannot keep up with the damage caused by intense workouts, which leads to slower recovery, decreased performance, and a higher risk of injury. I cover how to tell when your body needs a deload period by noticing the signs of over-training, which include:recurring aches and painsdecreased performance during workouts or competitionsfeeling unmotivated to trainfeeling like you need more sleep or rest than usualtightness in the muscles that doesn’t seem to get betteran erratic appetite (sometimes you feel super hungry, other times you may have no appetite at all)trouble sleeping (even though you feel tired all the time)If you start to notice the signs of overtraining, consider planning a deload period in your training by reducing your workout intensity by 40-50%. You can even take a week off from training altogether (or longer, depending on the severity of your overtraining syndrome, you may need as long as a month to deload. This allows your body to heal and become resensitized to the training stimulus, leading to better gains in the long run. LinksShow NotesWatch on YoutubeLivestreams on TwitchCoaching Corner Discord ServerMentioned in this episode:90 Day Fat Loss TransformationLose up to 25lb in 3 months with my 90-Day Fat Loss Transformation program!Fat Loss Transformation Coaching