Short Answer
We don’t recommend it. However, if you’re set on doing another round, we strongly advise taking the deload week in between to allow your body to recover.
Long Answer
Why You Should Take a Break Between Rounds
Tighter Together is an intense program designed to push your limits and help you achieve significant progress in a short timeframe. Repeating the program back to back without proper recovery can lead to overtraining, burnout, and diminished results. Overtraining occurs when you put your body under consistent stress without giving it the time it needs to repair and rebuild. Combined with following fat loss macros for an extended period, this could lead to under-eating and negatively impact your performance, energy levels, and overall health.
What to Do Instead
1. Take a Deload Week
A deload week is a lighter training week that allows your body to recover and adapt to the work you’ve done. It’s an essential part of any effective training plan, especially after an intense program like Tighter Together. Use this time to focus on:
Active recovery (e.g., yoga, walking, or light workouts).
Getting plenty of sleep.
Refueling your body with nutritious food.
2. Switch to Maintenance Macros
If you’ve been using fat loss macros during the challenge, it’s time to adjust. Continuing at a caloric deficit for too long can negatively impact your metabolism, hormones, and energy levels. Switching to maintenance macros will help your body recover while maintaining the progress you’ve made.
3. Consider Your Long-Term Goals
Where you go after Tighter Together should depend on your long-term fitness and health goals. Your Challenge Manual provides detailed guidance on selecting your next program that best aligns with your goals.