Do You REALLY Need a Deload Week? | Dr. Pak
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00:00 Why deloads are so controversial
01:40 What deloads were originally supposed to do
03:03 The first research and the case for reactive deloads
05:27 What studies on time off actually show
07:20 How Nick and Mike discovered deloads in practice
15:47 Training around aches, fatigue, and heavy workloads
20:10 Verify fatigue with performance before taking time off
26:17 Beginners, advanced lifters, and deload frequency
28:01 Vacations and real-life opportunities to reduce training
36:05 Exercise swaps, pain management, and staying consistent
40:22 Nick's practical approach to scheduled deloads
48:14 Coaching athletes through an intentionally easier week