Dr. Shernan Holtan does powerlifting and CrossFit to stay healthy. She said taking a break from exercise with regular "deload weeks" helps to build muscle and strength while preventing injury.Courtesy ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Well, there’s actually a chance you’re doing too much—and that’s where a deload week comes in. A deload week is “a period of time ...

A "de-load" is a break from your usual exercise schedule to come back stronger. A powerlifting doctor said she eases up on her training for a week to prevent burnout and injury. Deload with active ...