diff --git a/freqtrade/freqai/freqai_interface.py b/freqtrade/freqai/freqai_interface.py
index 2cec96059..5425f576c 100644
--- a/freqtrade/freqai/freqai_interface.py
+++ b/freqtrade/freqai/freqai_interface.py
@@ -182,6 +182,7 @@ class IFreqaiModel(ABC):
         :param strategy: IStrategy = The user defined strategy class
         """
         while not self._stop_event.is_set():
+            time.sleep(1)
             pair = self.train_queue[0]
 
             # ensure pair is avaialble in dp