REST EASY

A deload isn’t an excuse to be lazy. Follow Pepys’s steps to earn results from your repose

DROP DOWN

Take 50% off the loads and volumes that you’d usually lift during a standard training week.

TAKE IT EASY

Ditch high-intensity training for steady-state cardio, aiming for 70% of your maximum heart rate.

TRY NEW THINGS

Use this week as an opportunity to practise different skills, such as gymnastics or yoga.