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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
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