42- How to Know If You Need a Deload Week – The Science of Rest Weeks

Send us a text

Feeling frustrated with your fitness progress despite your hard work at the gym? In this episode of MilesFromHerView, Kat dives into the importance of deload weeks—planned periods of reduced training intensity and volume. 

Discover how these strategic recovery periods can help you break through plateaus, avoid burnout, and return stronger. Kat shares insights from her strength training and ultra-marathon runner experience, offering practical advice for incorporating deload weeks into your routine to optimize your long-term fitness journey. If you feel stuck or overworked, this episode is for you! 

00:00 Introduction: The Frustration of No Progress

00:35 The Concept of Deload Weeks

00:44 Welcome to MilesFromHerView

03:50 Personal Anecdote: Transition from College Athlete

07:22 Signs You Need a Deload Week

14:44 How to Structure Your Deload Week

17:25 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

19:29 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

☎️ - Schedule a complimentary call to see if KatFit Strength is a good fit for you: https://katfit.moxieapp.com/public/katfit/consultation-call

📩 KatFit Strength Weekly Newsletter:
https://katfit.kit.com/7564404daa

❓ - Have A Question About Strength Training, Nutrition, and cardio training? Submit It HERE: https://forms.gle/kndmqaf91psZEmPs6