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Always feel beat down and tired? Don't seem to be able to get to your goals? You may need a way to recharge.
A deload is a short break, usually a week, where you ease up on a routine to rest and recharge those inner batteries.
Like you paint, study, or just kicking your butt at the gym, you might skip it for a week or don't go as hard. It helps your mind and body recover from being tired, and keeps you working to your goals. Long of the short, TAKE A BREAK.
You don’t stop completely, though…try lighter activities, like walking instead of running.
Deloads can be planned every few weeks or taken when you feel worn out. They’re not about giving up but about staying strong for the long haul. This strategy, borrowed from strength training, can help you stick with habits like exercising or eating healthy without burning out.
So when you feel like you hit that wall, it might be time for a deload for you. Maybe you should curl cocktails by the pool instead of curling weights for at least a week and then get back to it.