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The science behind how you train.
Evidence-based, jargon-free guides to the ideas Adaptiv programmes around — so every decision in your plan makes sense.
- Tempo
Does rep tempo matter? The evidence on lifting speed
Does rep tempo matter? Muscle growth looks similar across a wide range of lifting speeds. Where tempo genuinely changes your results — and where it doesn't.
17 min read
- Rest periods
How long to rest between sets — and why rushing doesn't help
How long to rest between sets: 2–3 minutes on main lifts, 60–90 seconds on isolation. What shorter rest costs, when it makes sense, and when it doesn't.
17 min read
- Deload
What is a deload week — and how often do you need one?
What is a deload week? How much to cut, how often you actually need one, what the research shows — and how Adaptiv moves lighter weeks around your training.
19 min read
- Warm-up
Warm-up and cool-down: how long, and should you bother?
Warm up for five to ten minutes, mostly on the lift itself. Skip the cool-down unless you want it. What the evidence actually shows, and what to drop.
19 min read
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