#67 - Built Through Movement Mini Series (RPE, Fatigue & Auto-Regulation — How Hard Should Your Workouts Feel?)

Welcome back to the Built Through Movement series inside The Athlete Mom Project podcast. In this episode we’re talking about one of the most important skills for long-term training success: Learning how to manage fatigue and adjust training intensity. If you’ve ever wondered: • How hard should my workouts feel? • What is RPE in strength training? • Am I pushing too hard in my workouts? • How do I know if I’m overtraining or just tired? • Should I still workout when I feel fatigued? This episode will help you understand how to train smarter. Inside this episode we break down: • What RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) actually means • How to use RPE to guide strength training and endurance workouts • The difference between productive fatigue vs harmful fatigue • Why athlete moms often experience fatigue differently due to stress, sleep, and life demands • How auto-regulation allows you to adjust workouts based on your body’s readiness • Why pushing harder is not always the best strategy for progress Many people believe that progress only comes from pushing harder every workout. But the reality is that sustainable strength, endurance, and performance come from knowing when to push and when to adjust. Learning how to regulate training intensity based on fatigue allows you to: ✔ avoid burnout ✔ reduce injury risk ✔ train consistently ✔ improve long-term performance Because the goal of training isn’t just intensity. The goal is sustainable progress over time. And that requires listening to your body while still challenging it appropriately. Movement Assessment Application If this episode sparked some lightbulb moments for you, the next step isn’t guessing what exercises you should be doing. The next step is understanding your specific movement capacity. I offer a Movement Assessment Application where you can tell me about: • pain or injuries you’re experiencing • movement limitations • hormonal frustrations • pelvic floor symptoms • training goals • performance goals From there, I’ll help you determine whether you would benefit most from: • a personalized movement assessment • the Built Through Movement program • a different coaching approach based on your body and goals • or I will refer you to someone inside my world who would be better suited to support you. Together we assess, we don't guess. Movement Assessment Application: [Fill It Out Here] I personally review every application and will point you toward the best next step. It only takes about 3 minutes! You will also receive a free movement resource upon filling out this short form. More Resources 🎙️ Subscribe to the podcast If this episode helped you, please rate, review, and share it with a mom who’s trying to lift while raising kids. 🔗 Resources & Links 🏔️ Join the Athlete Mom Project Course Training that fits motherhood — without burnout, all-or-nothing, or sacrificing family life. 👉 [ Learn More Here ] 📲 Learn More About Coaching Programs 👉 Inquire About Coaching Programs Here 🏃‍♀️ Movement Assessment Application 👉 Fill Out The Movement Assessment Application 💪🏻 Connect with me on Instagram 👉 [@withchanyoucan]