Taking a Break? Here's Why You Won't Lose All Your Gains | Ep 71
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Life happens, and sometimes your workout routine gets completely derailed by illness, job changes, family emergencies, or just falling out of your rhythm. If you've been worried about losing all your hard-earned progress during these setbacks, this episode is for you. In this conversation originally from a live Twitch stream, Jayd shares reassuring insights from her 10+ years as a personal trainer about what really happens to your body during time away from exercise—and why you haven't lost as much as you think.
The truth is, your strength and muscle gains decline much slower than most people believe, and the technique you've learned stays with you long-term. While cardiovascular conditioning does decrease quickly (and that's what makes your first workout back feel so tough), it also returns just as fast. The key during breaks is maintaining adequate nutrition, and when you're ready to return, using a gradual "reload phase" approach rather than jumping back to your previous intensity. Remember: you're never truly starting from scratch again.
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