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detraining

detraining

7.4
Loss of fitness and strength after stopping regular exercise
  • noun
  • /ˌdiːˈtreɪnɪŋ/
  • Specialized
translation icon : pérdida de condición física
  • Athletes may experience detraining if they stop training for an extended period, leading to decreased performance.

Examples

  • The criteria for being considered untrained or sedentary were based on detraining data found in Pollock and Wilmore (1990).

    Academic text (2006)

  • Further investigation is needed regarding the upper limit for performance increases, the rate of detraining, and the effects of medication on these results.

    Academic text (1991)

  • Over time, this resulted in de-adaptation or a detraining effect, with the level of nontargeted traits diminishing considerably.

    Blog text (5)

  • After two weeks of detraining, she noticed a significant drop in her endurance levels during runs.

  • Research shows that detraining can rapidly diminish physical fitness, particularly in the first month of inactivity.

Antonyms

training
∞ 1.5

Learning the skills needed to do a job or activity

How Detrained

immobilization
  • Specialized
6.7
detraining
  • Specialized
7.4
break
∞ 1.0
training
∞ 1.5

Surface Forms

detraining singular
detrainings plural

Morphology

detraining = training (semi-transparent) = de + train + ing

Formed by applying the prefix 'de-' (loss/reversal) to 'training'; the meaning 'loss of training adaptations' is logical but somewhat technical and can be confused with 'getting off a train'.

Etymology

Detraining comes from the prefix de- meaning 'remove' or 'undo' and training meaning 'practice to get fit', so it means the loss of fitness when you stop regular workouts.