Deloads are essential for continuing to make progress in the gym. When we program deloads for our clients, we explain that you have to deload before you can reload. Sometimes it's taking a week off from the gym, sometimes it's bringing back training volume or frequency. Do you need a deload? Or maybe you actually don't need a deload... Let's dive in and find out!
As always, it is our goal not only to supply you, the listener, with valuable insights on the topics or questions but also to plant some seeds for further research and thought. Without further ado, let's get into today's episode.

Timestamps:
(0:00) About today's episode
(0:21) Pup-dates & our best yoga ever
(6:41) Struggling with days off?
(8:47) How do we explain the need for deloads to a client?
(19:02) Biofeedback markers that would indicate needing a deload
(25:05) Lack of motivation as a marker for deloads?
(30:07) How do we structure training phases to ensure deloads are productive (& necessary)?
(45:05) How does training volume factor into determining when to deload?
(51:46) The importance of knowing what failure actually is
(57:55) Final thoughts

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