Don't Skip the Deload- It Could Sabotage Your Results
About this episode
This episode discusses the importance of deload weeks for women over 40 in fitness to avoid injury and stalled progress.
If you’re a woman over 40 who’s been lifting consistently and pushing for progress, but feeling extra sore, mentally drained, or stuck in a plateau- this episode is for you. We’re breaking down deload weeks- what they are, why they matter, and the real risks of skipping them, especially as our bodies change with age. From injury risk and hormonal stress to stalled progress and muscle loss, ignoring recovery can quietly derail your results. In this episode, you’ll learn: What a deload wee...
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