If you've ever worried that a holiday, injury, busy period at work, or break from the gym would undo all your hard work, this episode is for you.
What really happens when you stop working out?
Do you lose muscle after a week? How quickly does strength disappear? Can you take a month off without ruining your progress? And how long does it take to regain your results once you start training again?
In this Q&A episode, I answer 10 common questions about detraining, muscle loss, strength loss, training breaks, and what happens when life gets in the way of your fitness routine.
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Timestamps:
(00:22) What Happens When You Stop Working Out?
(00:56) How Quickly Do You Lose Muscle?
(02:59) How Much Strength Do You Lose?
(06:05) Is Cardio Enough To Maintain Muscle?
(07:23) What Happens If You Stop Lifting But Keep Eating Well?
(10:17) What Happens If You Keep Lifting But Stop Tracking Calories?
(12:47) Can You Take A Month Off Without Ruining Progress?
(14:43) How Long Does It Take To Regain Results?
(17:28) What’s The Minimum Needed To Maintain Muscle?
(18:59) Is Inconsistent Training Better Than Stopping Completely?
(19:34) Biggest Mistakes When Returning To The Gym
(24:02) Final Thoughts: How Quickly Do You Lose Fitness After Stopping