[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":892},["ShallowReactive",2],{"lexique-en-sleep":3,"lexique-all-en":532,"lexique-trans-en-sleep":886},{"id":4,"title":5,"body":6,"description":522,"extension":523,"lang":524,"letter":525,"meta":526,"navigation":527,"path":528,"ref":12,"seo":529,"stem":530,"__hash__":531},"lexique/lexique/en/sleep.md","Sleep",{"type":7,"value":8,"toc":508},"minimark",[9,13,18,29,32,35,38,41,46,49,89,91,95,98,165,176,178,182,185,255,257,260,262,266,269,314,316,320,324,357,361,394,396,400,403,430,432,436,439,468,470,474,491,493,497],[10,11,5],"h1",{"id":12},"sleep",[14,15,17],"h4",{"id":16},"definition","Definition",[19,20,21,24,25,28],"p",{},[22,23,5],"strong",{}," is a recurring physiological state where the body and brain perform ",[22,26,27],{},"essential recovery, regeneration, and consolidation functions",". For an athlete, it's the most important variable after training and nutrition.",[19,30,31],{},"Without quality sleep, no training and no diet will deliver their full potential. It's the silent multiplier of every result.",[33,34],"blockquote",{},[19,36,37],{},"💡 Sleep deprivation impairs strength, coordination, focus, and immune function. Two nights of 4 hours = same cognitive impairment as 0.10% blood alcohol.",[39,40],"hr",{},[42,43,45],"h3",{"id":44},"why-sleep-is-critical-for-a-lifter","Why sleep is critical for a lifter",[19,47,48],{},"Concrete physiological benefits:",[50,51,52,59,65,71,77,83],"ul",{},[53,54,55,58],"li",{},[22,56,57],{},"Growth hormone (GH) secretion",": ~70% happens during deep sleep",[53,60,61,64],{},[22,62,63],{},"Muscle protein synthesis",": peak during slow-wave sleep",[53,66,67,70],{},[22,68,69],{},"Cortisol regulation",": stress hormone drops at night",[53,72,73,76],{},[22,74,75],{},"Tissue recovery",": muscle, tendon, joint repair",[53,78,79,82],{},[22,80,81],{},"Glycogen replenishment",": fuel for the next session",[53,84,85,88],{},[22,86,87],{},"Memory consolidation",": motor learning of techniques",[39,90],{},[42,92,94],{"id":93},"the-sleep-cycle","The sleep cycle",[19,96,97],{},"One full sleep cycle lasts ~90 minutes and goes through 4 phases:",[99,100,101,117],"table",{},[102,103,104],"thead",{},[105,106,107,111,114],"tr",{},[108,109,110],"th",{},"Phase",[108,112,113],{},"Duration",[108,115,116],{},"Role",[118,119,120,132,143,154],"tbody",{},[105,121,122,126,129],{},[123,124,125],"td",{},"N1 (light)",[123,127,128],{},"5-10 min",[123,130,131],{},"Falling asleep, transition",[105,133,134,137,140],{},[123,135,136],{},"N2 (light)",[123,138,139],{},"10-25 min",[123,141,142],{},"Light sleep, slowdown",[105,144,145,148,151],{},[123,146,147],{},"N3 (deep)",[123,149,150],{},"20-40 min",[123,152,153],{},"Deep sleep, GH, repair",[105,155,156,159,162],{},[123,157,158],{},"REM (paradoxical)",[123,160,161],{},"10-30 min",[123,163,164],{},"Dreams, memory consolidation",[19,166,167,168,171,172,175],{},"An adult goes through 4-6 cycles per night. The ",[22,169,170],{},"first cycles"," are richer in deep sleep, the ",[22,173,174],{},"last ones"," richer in REM.",[39,177],{},[42,179,181],{"id":180},"effects-of-sleep-deprivation","Effects of sleep deprivation",[19,183,184],{},"Studies on athletes are clear:",[99,186,187,197],{},[102,188,189],{},[105,190,191,194],{},[108,192,193],{},"Effect",[108,195,196],{},"Magnitude (vs 8h sleep)",[118,198,199,207,215,223,231,239,247],{},[105,200,201,204],{},[123,202,203],{},"Strength loss",[123,205,206],{},"-5 to -15%",[105,208,209,212],{},[123,210,211],{},"Aerobic capacity drop",[123,213,214],{},"-10 to -20%",[105,216,217,220],{},[123,218,219],{},"Reaction time",[123,221,222],{},"-30%",[105,224,225,228],{},[123,226,227],{},"Testosterone (men)",[123,229,230],{},"-10 to -15%",[105,232,233,236],{},[123,234,235],{},"Cortisol",[123,237,238],{},"+30 to +50%",[105,240,241,244],{},[123,242,243],{},"Increased injury risk",[123,245,246],{},"+70%",[105,248,249,252],{},[123,250,251],{},"Hunger / cravings",[123,253,254],{},"+15 to +25%",[33,256],{},[19,258,259],{},"⚠️ Studies (Walker, Stanford) show that elite athletes sleeping \u003C 7h have a 1.7x higher injury risk than those sleeping 8+ hours.",[39,261],{},[42,263,265],{"id":264},"how-much-sleep-do-you-really-need","How much sleep do you really need?",[19,267,268],{},"Recommendations by profile:",[99,270,271,281],{},[102,272,273],{},[105,274,275,278],{},[108,276,277],{},"Profile",[108,279,280],{},"Recommended sleep",[118,282,283,291,298,306],{},[105,284,285,288],{},[123,286,287],{},"Sedentary adult",[123,289,290],{},"7-9 hours",[105,292,293,296],{},[123,294,295],{},"Recreational lifter",[123,297,290],{},[105,299,300,303],{},[123,301,302],{},"Serious athlete",[123,304,305],{},"8-10 hours",[105,307,308,311],{},[123,309,310],{},"Elite athlete",[123,312,313],{},"9-10 hours + naps",[39,315],{},[42,317,319],{"id":318},"how-to-improve-your-sleep","How to improve your sleep",[14,321,323],{"id":322},"sleep-hygiene-the-basics","Sleep hygiene (the basics)",[50,325,326,333,339,345,351],{},[53,327,328,329,332],{},"✅ ",[22,330,331],{},"Consistent schedule",": bed and wake-up at the same times, including weekends",[53,334,328,335,338],{},[22,336,337],{},"Dark, cool bedroom"," (16-19°C / 60-67°F)",[53,340,328,341,344],{},[22,342,343],{},"No screens 1h before bed"," (or blue light blockers)",[53,346,328,347,350],{},[22,348,349],{},"Daylight exposure in the morning",": regulates circadian rhythm",[53,352,328,353,356],{},[22,354,355],{},"Last meal 2-3h before bed",": better digestion = better sleep",[14,358,360],{"id":359},"things-to-avoid","Things to avoid",[50,362,363,370,376,382,388],{},[53,364,365,366,369],{},"❌ ",[22,367,368],{},"Late caffeine",": half-life of 5-6h, no coffee after 2pm",[53,371,365,372,375],{},[22,373,374],{},"Late alcohol",": makes you fall asleep but ruins REM sleep",[53,377,365,378,381],{},[22,379,380],{},"Late training"," (within 2-3h of bed) for sensitive sleepers",[53,383,365,384,387],{},[22,385,386],{},"Blue screens in bed",": melatonin suppression",[53,389,365,390,393],{},[22,391,392],{},"Heavy meals before bed",": poor digestion = restless sleep",[39,395],{},[42,397,399],{"id":398},"naps-useful-or-not","Naps - useful or not?",[19,401,402],{},"The science is clear: a well-managed nap is a real performance ally.",[50,404,405,411,417,424],{},[53,406,328,407,410],{},[22,408,409],{},"Power nap"," (10-20 min): improves alertness, no inertia",[53,412,328,413,416],{},[22,414,415],{},"Long nap"," (60-90 min): full cycle, real recovery",[53,418,419,420,423],{},"⚠️ ",[22,421,422],{},"Mid-length nap"," (30-50 min): wakes you up in deep sleep, post-sleep grogginess",[53,425,419,426,429],{},[22,427,428],{},"Late nap"," (after 4pm): can disrupt night sleep",[39,431],{},[42,433,435],{"id":434},"sleep-and-supplementation","Sleep and supplementation",[19,437,438],{},"Some supplements with proven evidence:",[50,440,441,447,453,459,465],{},[53,442,443,446],{},[22,444,445],{},"Magnesium"," (200-400 mg): muscle relaxation, sleep quality",[53,448,449,452],{},[22,450,451],{},"Glycine"," (3 g): improves slow-wave sleep",[53,454,455,458],{},[22,456,457],{},"L-theanine"," (200 mg): relaxes without sedating",[53,460,461,464],{},[22,462,463],{},"Melatonin"," (0.3-3 mg): for jet lag, occasionally",[53,466,467],{},"⚠️ Sleeping pills: avoid without medical advice (dependence, altered architecture)",[39,469],{},[42,471,473],{"id":472},"common-mistakes","Common mistakes",[50,475,476,479,482,485,488],{},[53,477,478],{},"❌ Thinking 6h is enough \"because that's how it's always been\"",[53,480,481],{},"❌ Trying to \"catch up\" on missed sleep on the weekend (only partial)",[53,483,484],{},"❌ Underestimating the impact of sleep on training",[53,486,487],{},"❌ Drinking coffee non-stop to fight fatigue",[53,489,490],{},"❌ Comparing yourself to short sleepers (genuine genetic short sleepers are \u003C 1% of the population)",[39,492],{},[42,494,496],{"id":495},"key-takeaways","Key takeaways",[19,498,499,500,503,504,507],{},"Sleep is ",[22,501,502],{},"your strongest natural anabolic",". 8-9 hours per night, regular schedule, optimized sleep hygiene. Sacrifice your sleep, and your gains will sacrifice themselves with it. ",[22,505,506],{},"You don't build muscle in the gym, you build it in bed",".",{"title":509,"searchDepth":510,"depth":510,"links":511},"",2,[512,514,515,516,517,518,519,520,521],{"id":44,"depth":513,"text":45},3,{"id":93,"depth":513,"text":94},{"id":180,"depth":513,"text":181},{"id":264,"depth":513,"text":265},{"id":318,"depth":513,"text":319},{"id":398,"depth":513,"text":399},{"id":434,"depth":513,"text":435},{"id":472,"depth":513,"text":473},{"id":495,"depth":513,"text":496},"Sleep is the most underrated training variable. It's during sleep that recovery, muscle building, and hormonal regulation happen.","md","en","S",{},true,"/lexique/en/sleep",{"title":5,"description":522},"lexique/en/sleep","nRrEJovkCT3o7ljZKeqQRDzX7i1Qbs-VB6IknZEggxI",[533,537,541,545,549,553,557,561,565,569,573,577,581,585,589,593,597,601,605,609,613,617,621,625,629,633,637,641,645,649,653,657,661,665,669,673,677,681,685,689,693,697,701,705,709,713,717,721,725,729,733,737,741,745,749,753,757,761,765,769,773,777,781,785,789,793,797,801,805,809,813,817,821,822,826,830,834,838,842,846,850,854,858,862,866,870,874,878,882],{"title":534,"description":535,"slug":536},"AMRAP - As Many Reps/Rounds As Possible","AMRAP is a high-intensity training format: do as many reps or rounds as possible in a fixed time. CrossFit favorite.","amrap-as-many-reps-rounds-as-possible",{"title":538,"description":539,"slug":540},"ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)","ATP is the universal energy currency of the body. Every muscle contraction, every cellular function depends on it.","atp-adenosine-triphosphate",{"title":542,"description":543,"slug":544},"Abduction","Discover what abduction is in bodybuilding, this movement which moves a limb away from the central axis of the body to develop the stabilizing muscles.","abduction",{"title":546,"description":547,"slug":548},"Active recovery","Active recovery uses light activity to speed muscle recovery. Find out how to effectively integrate it into your routine.","active-recovery",{"title":550,"description":551,"slug":552},"Adduction","Adduction is a movement that brings a body part toward the body's midline. Opposite of abduction.","adduction",{"title":554,"description":555,"slug":556},"Aerobic System","The aerobic system produces energy with oxygen, fueling long-duration efforts. It's the foundation of endurance and recovery.","aerobic-system",{"title":558,"description":559,"slug":560},"Anabolic window","The anabolic window is the post-workout period considered ideal for nutrition. The reality: it's much longer than thought.","anabolic-window",{"title":562,"description":563,"slug":564},"Anaerobic System","The anaerobic system produces energy without oxygen — for explosive, intense efforts. Limited but powerful, it fuels strength and sprints.","anaerobic-system",{"title":566,"description":567,"slug":568},"BCAA","BCAAs are 3 essential branched-chain amino acids: leucine, isoleucine, valine. Discover their real usefulness, timing, and whether you actually need them.","bcaa",{"title":570,"description":571,"slug":572},"BMI","BMI (Body Mass Index) is a quick health screening tool, but it doesn't account for body composition. Limited but useful.","bmi-body-mass-index",{"title":574,"description":575,"slug":576},"BMR","BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is your resting metabolism — the calories burned just to stay alive. Learn how to calculate and optimize it for your fitness goals.","bmr",{"title":578,"description":579,"slug":580},"Body fat percentage","Body fat percentage measures the share of fat in your total body mass. A key indicator of body composition.","body-fat-percentage",{"title":582,"description":583,"slug":584},"Body recomposition","Body recomposition is gaining muscle and losing fat at the same time. Possible but slow — discover the conditions for success.","body-recomposition",{"title":586,"description":587,"slug":588},"Bodyweight","Bodyweight training uses your own body as resistance. No equipment, anywhere, scalable to any level.","bodyweight",{"title":590,"description":591,"slug":592},"Calorie Maintenance","Caloric maintenance is the calorie level keeping your weight stable. Foundation of any nutritional plan.","calorie-maintenance",{"title":594,"description":595,"slug":596},"Calorie Surplus","A caloric surplus means consuming more calories than you burn. Mandatory mechanism for serious muscle building.","calorie-surplus",{"title":598,"description":599,"slug":600},"Calorie deficit","A caloric deficit means consuming fewer calories than you burn. It's the only proven mechanism for fat loss. Learn how to set yours up properly.","calorie-deficit",{"title":602,"description":603,"slug":604},"Calories","Calories measure the energy provided by food. Understanding your caloric needs is the foundation of every fitness goal.","calories",{"title":606,"description":607,"slug":608},"Carbohydrates","Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for intense training. Discover your needs, the different types and their role in performance.","carbohydrates",{"title":610,"description":611,"slug":612},"Circuit training","Circuit training chains several exercises with little rest. Ideal for burning calories and improving cardiovascular fitness while keeping muscle.","circuit-training",{"title":614,"description":615,"slug":616},"Concentric (Phase)","The concentric phase is the lifting movement, where the muscle shortens under load. It's the active phase that produces force.","concentric-phase",{"title":618,"description":619,"slug":620},"Creatine","Creatine is the most studied supplement in sports nutrition, proven to boost strength, power and muscle mass. Learn dosage, timing and real benefits.","creatine",{"title":622,"description":623,"slug":624},"Cutting","A cutting phase is a period of caloric deficit aimed at losing fat while preserving muscle. Discover how to do it without losing your hard-earned gains.","dried",{"title":626,"description":627,"slug":628},"DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness)","DOMS is the muscle soreness that appears 24-72h after exercise. Discover its causes, how to manage it, and what it really means for your progress.","doms-delayed-onset-muscle-soreness",{"title":630,"description":631,"slug":632},"Deload","Deload is an active recovery week where you intentionally reduce volume and intensity to allow your body to fully recover and come back stronger.","deload",{"title":634,"description":635,"slug":636},"Dropset","A dropset extends a set by reducing the load when failure hits. Powerful intensification method for hypertrophy.","dropset",{"title":638,"description":639,"slug":640},"EMOM - Every Minute On the Minute","EMOM (Every Minute On the Minute) is a training format where you start a set at the top of each minute and rest until the next.","emom-every-minute-on-the-minute",{"title":642,"description":643,"slug":644},"Eccentric (Phase)","The eccentric phase is the lowering movement, where the muscle lengthens under tension. It's the most damaging phase and the key driver of hypertrophy.","eccentric-phase",{"title":646,"description":647,"slug":648},"Extension","Extension is the anatomical movement that increases the angle between two body segments. Opposite of flexion.","extension",{"title":650,"description":651,"slug":652},"Fat mass","Fat mass is the total weight of fat tissue. Essential for survival, but excess harms health and aesthetics.","fat-mass",{"title":654,"description":655,"slug":656},"Fibers","Muscle fibers are the cells that make up muscle. Two main types — Type I (slow) and Type II (fast) — define your physical potential.","fibers",{"title":658,"description":659,"slug":660},"Flexion","Flexion is the anatomical movement that decreases the angle between two body segments. Opposite of extension.","flexion",{"title":662,"description":663,"slug":664},"Foam rolling","Foam rolling is a myofascial self-massage technique to release muscle tension. Find out how to use it effectively to improve recovery and mobility.","foam-rolling",{"title":666,"description":667,"slug":668},"For Time","For Time is a training format where you complete a fixed amount of work as fast as possible. Race against the clock.","for-time",{"title":670,"description":671,"slug":672},"Full Body","A full body program trains all major muscle groups in each session, 2-4 times per week. Ideal for beginners and strength training.","full-body",{"title":674,"description":675,"slug":676},"Hypertrophy","Muscle hypertrophy is the increase in muscle fiber size. It's the primary mechanism behind muscle growth from resistance training.","hypertrophy",{"title":678,"description":679,"slug":680},"Hypertrophy Training","Hypertrophy training aims to maximize muscle growth using moderate loads (65-85% 1RM) with 8-15 repetitions per set.","hypertrophy-training",{"title":682,"description":683,"slug":684},"Intra-workout","Intra-workout refers to nutrition consumed during training to maintain energy, hydration and performance on long sessions.","intra-workout",{"title":686,"description":687,"slug":688},"Isometric","Isometric contraction is when the muscle produces tension without changing length. No visible movement, intense work.","isometric-contraction",{"title":690,"description":691,"slug":692},"Lean mass","Lean mass is everything in your body except fat: muscles, bones, organs, water. A real performance indicator.","lean-mass",{"title":694,"description":695,"slug":696},"Lipids (Fats)","Lipids are essential for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Discover your needs, the right sources and their role in bodybuilding.","lipids-fats",{"title":698,"description":699,"slug":700},"Macrocycle","A macrocycle is the global organization of your training over 3-12 months. The highest level of periodization, your annual game plan.","macrocycle",{"title":702,"description":703,"slug":704},"Macronutrients (Macros)","Macronutrients are the 3 main types of nutrients: proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Their balance is crucial for performance and body composition.","macronutrients-macros",{"title":706,"description":707,"slug":708},"Maintenance","Maintenance is the calorie level at which your weight remains stable. The neutral baseline for any nutritional strategy.","maintenance",{"title":710,"description":711,"slug":712},"Mass gain","Mass gain (or bulk) is a controlled caloric surplus phase aimed at building muscle. Discover how to do it without gaining excess fat.","mass-gain",{"title":714,"description":715,"slug":716},"Meal timing","Meal timing is the strategic distribution of your meals around training and through the day to optimize performance and recovery.","meal-timing",{"title":718,"description":719,"slug":720},"Mesocycle","A mesocycle is a 4-8 week training block with a specific objective (hypertrophy, strength, peak, deload). The cornerstone of periodization.","mesocycle",{"title":722,"description":723,"slug":724},"Microcycle","A microcycle is the smallest planning unit in bodybuilding: generally 1 week of training. This is your weekly routine.","microcycle",{"title":726,"description":727,"slug":728},"Mobility","Mobility is the ability to actively control range of motion. Find out how to improve your mobility to optimize your performance.","mobility",{"title":730,"description":731,"slug":732},"Muscle mass","Muscle mass is the total weight of muscles in the body. Key indicator of strength, metabolism, and longevity.","muscle-mass",{"title":734,"description":735,"slug":736},"Muscular Endurance Training","Muscular endurance training develops the ability to sustain prolonged effort. Light loads, high reps, short rests.","muscular-endurance-training",{"title":738,"description":739,"slug":740},"Muscular endurance","Muscular endurance is a muscle's capacity to sustain repeated or prolonged contractions without excessive fatigue. Foundation of many sports.","muscular-endurance",{"title":742,"description":743,"slug":744},"Muscular strength","Muscular strength is the maximum force a muscle (or group) can produce. The fundamental physical quality of any athlete.","muscular-strength",{"title":746,"description":747,"slug":748},"NEAT","NEAT is the energy you burn through all your daily activities outside of training. The most underestimated lever of your body composition.","neat",{"title":750,"description":751,"slug":752},"PR - Personal Record","A PR (Personal Record) is your best performance ever on a movement. The fundamental progress marker.","pr-personal-record",{"title":754,"description":755,"slug":756},"Passive recovery","Passive recovery links on complete rest to allow the body to regenerate. Find out when and how to use it effectively.","passive-recovery",{"title":758,"description":759,"slug":760},"Periodization","Periodization is the cyclical organization of training into distinct phases to optimize progression, prevent plateaus, and avoid injuries.","periodization",{"title":762,"description":763,"slug":764},"Plateau","A plateau is a period of stagnation despite consistent training. Identifying the cause is the key to breaking it.","plateau",{"title":766,"description":767,"slug":768},"Post-workout","The post-workout is the nutrition right after training to optimize recovery and growth. Protein, carbs, hydration.","post-workout",{"title":770,"description":771,"slug":772},"Pre-workout","The pre-workout is the meal or supplement taken before training to optimize performance. Energy, focus, and pump.","pre-workout",{"title":774,"description":775,"slug":776},"Progressive overload","Progressive overload is the foundational principle of training: gradually increasing the demand on your muscles to keep gaining strength and size.","progressive-overload",{"title":778,"description":779,"slug":780},"Protein","Protein is the essential macronutrient for building and repairing muscle. Discover your needs, the best sources and the optimal timing.","protein",{"title":782,"description":783,"slug":784},"Protein powder","Protein powders are concentrated protein supplements. Practical for hitting daily protein needs.","protein-powder",{"title":786,"description":787,"slug":788},"Push/Pull/Legs (PPL)","The Push/Pull/Legs program divides the workout into 3 types of sessions: push (chests/shoulders/triceps), pull (back/biceps) and legs. Optimal for all levels with frequency 2x/week per muscle.","push-pull-legs-ppl",{"title":790,"description":791,"slug":792},"RIR","RIR (Reps in Reserve) measures how many reps you have left before failure. Modern, intuitive tool to manage intensity.","rir-reps-in-reserve",{"title":794,"description":795,"slug":796},"RPE","RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) is a 1-10 scale to measure subjective effort. Essential tool for managing intensity.","rpe-rate-of-perceived-exertion",{"title":798,"description":799,"slug":800},"Range of motion (ROM)","Range of motion (ROM) is the amplitude through which a joint or muscle can move during an exercise. Crucial for hypertrophy and joint health.","range-of-motion-rom",{"title":802,"description":803,"slug":804},"Repetitions (Reps)","A rep is one complete execution of an exercise. The rep range determines whether you primarily develop strength, hypertrophy, or muscular endurance.","repetitions-reps",{"title":806,"description":807,"slug":808},"Rest","Rest between sets is critical and depends on the goal. Strength: 3-5 min. Hypertrophy: 1-3 min. Endurance: 30-60 sec.","rest",{"title":810,"description":811,"slug":812},"Rest-Pause","Rest-pause is an intensification method using ultra-short pauses to extend a set. Powerful tool for hypertrophy.","rest-pause",{"title":814,"description":815,"slug":816},"Sarcomere","The sarcomere is the basic contractile unit of muscle. Composed of actin and myosin, it produces all your movements.","sarcomere",{"title":818,"description":819,"slug":820},"Series (Sets)","A series (or set) is a group of consecutive reps without rest. The basic unit of training programming.","series-sets",{"title":5,"description":522,"slug":12},{"title":823,"description":824,"slug":825},"Split (Split program)","A split workout involves dividing muscle groups over different days. The classic split trains each muscle once a week for 5-6 days.","split-split-program",{"title":827,"description":828,"slug":829},"Strength Training","Strength training aims to develop maximal strength using heavy loads (80-95% of 1RM) with few repetitions (1-6 reps).","strength-training",{"title":831,"description":832,"slug":833},"Stretching","Stretching improves flexibility and range of motion. Learn about the different types and how to effectively incorporate them into your routine.","stretching",{"title":835,"description":836,"slug":837},"Superset","A superset chains two exercises with no rest between them. Time-efficient method that boosts intensity and density.","superset",{"title":839,"description":840,"slug":841},"TDEE","TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) represents your total daily energy expenditure. Find out how to calculate it precisely to optimize your results.","tdee",{"title":843,"description":844,"slug":845},"TUT - Time Under Tension","TUT (Time Under Tension) measures the total time the muscle is under load during a set. Key variable for hypertrophy.","tut-time-under-tension",{"title":847,"description":848,"slug":849},"Tabata","Tabata is a 4-minute HIIT protocol: 20 seconds max effort, 10 seconds rest, 8 rounds. Maximum efficiency in minimum time.","tabata",{"title":851,"description":852,"slug":853},"Tempo - Execution speed","Tempo is the controlled speed of each phase of a movement. 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