What happens when you skip a workout?

We’ve all been there before: Life gets in the way and you have to skip a workout. But what should you do now? Skip the workout for good? Do two workouts tomorrow? Or do the workout on your rest day instead? In this video I’ll explain what happens when you skip a workout, and why it’s not as big of a deal as you might think :) Let me know your thoughts in the comments below :) TIMESTAMPS 0:00 - Intro 0:33 - What happens when you skip a workout? (training variables) 2:32 - Why skipping a workout isn’t that bad (deloads explained) 5:24 - When to adjust your workout plan 6:49 - Good reasons for skipping a workout once in a while 7:50 - Summary & Conclusion 8:05 - Outro 📸 Social Media YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvSHA2Bw2jywvZ8jasfrFOQ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ninakathe.fit 🎥 Videos to Watch Next What happens if you stop exercising altogether: https://youtu.be/CyCs4F3JKrU How to get back to exercising after an illness or injury: https://youtu.be/cmSwxq3z7Lo Why 10min abs workouts are ineffective & dangerous: https://youtu.be/WKbayDs4Nys 👩🏻‍🔬 About me I’m a Swiss virologist with a black belt in karate and a strong passion for sports, especially running and weightlifting. I dedicate my free time to producing informative, science-backed videos about exercise and nutrition to help fight the spread of misleading and harmful information in the fitness industry. Get to know me even better here: https://youtu.be/v0jRhgBbH1c 📚 References https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20847704/ https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2018.1555906?casa_token=zGBm_3aMbioAAAAA%3AjP_B9dQjwMA5WYorF3hHDuNilu29TiLwF7au3xAorHlynxIvK2kN5zD93ZtOrpWNBoaoR1ISlKCC https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1440244018308624?casa_token=iNjWXC8xxH0AAAAA:TYVgzEHmtrhkKkpmPnLZsjn-s2IH6DQb-CDoI0aG1FbLIrLlXeZXgHh36SMdzdd9ULRj4xAzUg https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/02640414.2018.1555906?src=recsys https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30160627/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27433992/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21131862/ https://journals.lww.com/nsca-scj/Fulltext/2015/04000/Effects_and_Mechanisms_of_Tapering_in_Maximizing.3.aspx https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7552788/ 📧 Business inquires: [email protected] ❌ Disclaimer Nina Kathe is not a medical doctor nor a registered personal trainer or physical therapist. This video and the information therein should not be taken as medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any health problem - nor is it intended to replace the advice of a physician. Always consult your physician or qualified health professional on any matters regarding your health. The use of the information in this video is strictly at your own risk. Therefore, Nina Kathe will not assume any liability for any direct or indirect losses or damages that may result including, but not limited to, economic loss, injury, illness or death. I recorded & edited this video using my iPhone 11 and Adobe Premier Pro. The music is from the YouTube Audio library. What happens when you skip a workout? | Science explained #skipworkout #deload #ninakathefit