Detraining pt 2

Detraining occurs during periods of marked reduction in physical activity or when training is stopped.

After 2-3 weeks of stop we have reductions in the capillary density in the muscles, progressive reductions in the activity of enzymes and in the production of ATP and therefore a reduction in VO2max and aerobic performance.

On a muscular level, adaptations can be maintained, especially if you have been training for some time. Beginners are more at risk of returning to pre-workout levels after longer periods of rest.

Strength performance in general can be maintained up to 4 weeks of inactivity.

So let's not worry too much about a week or two of vacation that won't affect our results acquired during long months of training.

If you want to keep working out on vacation because it makes you feel good, go for it. Try to move as much as possible anyway because it's good for your body, not because you "have to". It won't be 2 weeks that will make you go back, on the contrary they could also help your body regenerate and restart even better once you return.

Enjoy your vacation!!