Deload Week

1. What is the primary objective of incorporating a "Deload Week" in a training program?

• To break personal records and achieve new milestones.

• To provide short break and recovery

• To experiment with new training techniques and exercise variations.

• To focus on high-intensity workouts and push beyond previous limits.

What does "training volume" refer to in fitness?

• The number of exercises in a workout

•  The amount of weight lifted in a session

• The total work performed in a given period

• The number of sets in a training program

Training cycles or "periodization" involve:

• Doing the same workouts every day

• Randomly changing exercises in a workout routine

• Dividing training into phases with specific goals

• Focusing solely on cardiovascular exercises

Which of the following is a key principle of effective training?

•  Sticking to the same routine forever

•  Frequently changing exercise techniques

• Progressive overload - gradually increasing demands on the body

•  Avoiding rest days

Which factor contributes to the success of a training program for body transformation?

• Training the same muscle groups daily

•  Using the same weight for all exercises

•  Balancing rest and recovery with challenging workouts

•  Avoiding protein intake

How can training cycles help break through plateaus in progress?

• By completely stopping exercise for a week

• By repeating the same workout routine

• By focusing solely on high-intensity exercises

• By providing variation and allowing for recovery

How long should a typical deload last for optimal recovery?

• 1 day

• 1 week

• 10 days

• 2 weeks

Which hormone, commonly associated with stress, decreases during a properly executed deload week?

•  Cortisol

• Insulin

• Growth hormone

• Epinephrine

Which nervous system component experiences recovery during a well-structured deload week?

• Sympathetic nervous system

• Peripheral nervous system

• Autonomic nervous system

• Central nervous system

Deload weeks can be mentally challenging because you need to resist the temptation to do what?

• Experiment with new exercises

• Push harder and train intensely

• Increase calories significantly

• Skip workouts entirely