64. Auto-Regulation & RPE - Training Smarter, Not Harder

An episode of the Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing podcast, hosted by Mercedes Pollmeier & Katja Dove, titled "64. Auto-Regulation & RPE - Training Smarter, Not Harder" was published on February 11, 2025 and runs 25 minutes.

February 11, 2025 ·25m · Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing

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Episode Description

Do you know how hard to push in an exercise? Do you know if you're trying hard enough? What does "try hard" even mean? This is Part 1 of a 3 part series, and today Mercedes discusses the concepts of auto regulation and Rate of Perceived Exertion (RPE) in the context of strength training. She emphasizes the importance of understanding your body's signals and using your warm up to assess your daily performance. You'll also find strategies for adjusting sessions to optimize performance and prevent injury. Parts 2 & 3 are coming soon where we talk about how to adapt this to hangboarding and climbing drills, and training energy systems. Leave us a comment or question below! We'd love to hear from you.

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00:00:14 Intro to RPE and Auto Regulation
00:03:24 What is Auto Regulation?
00:05:51 What is RPE?
00:08:51 Reps in Reserve
00:10:47 Understanding Failure
00:15:30 RPE & Strength Training Goals
00:18:00 RPE's in sets vs RPE's in sessions
00:20:42 Adjusting your session
00:23:50 Summary