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Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing

Mercedes Pollmeier & Katja Dove

Welcome to Modus Cafe. Join us for fun, light-hearted, and educational conversations around training, athletic longevity, and the human side of climbing. Hosted by Certified Strength and Conditioning Coach, Mercedes Pollmeier, and Mindset Coach, Katja Dove. Mercedes has over 15 years of coaching experience in the climbing industry. She was a competitive climber and, in another life, a semi-pro tennis player. She has an M.S. in Human Movement and has helped thousands of climbers feel and

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43. Gym Climbing vs. Training Boards

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/08/20

Have some fun with us in today's episode and let's discuss differences between board climbing and gym climbing. The advantages, disadvantages, and how to adapt your training to each! Which do you prefer to climb on? Did you know about all the ways to utilize these tools? Did we miss anything? What has a training board or gym climb taught you? Let us know in the comments! Free ways to work with us: Intro To Training Masterclass: https://www.modusathletica.com/masterclass Want On-Demand

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42. Injury, Recovery, and the In-Between

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2024/08/13

In this solo episode of Modus Cafe, I get vulnerable about my struggle through an elbow injury. Recovery was about two years which is the longest recovery I've experienced. I questioned my identity as a climber, as a coach, as a human. Not only am I sharing about how I overcame physical limitations, and found other ways of movement, but how I had to hurdle over the mental and emotional frustrations as well to find my Big Why and my joy for climbing again. I'm grateful to be where I am

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41. Use Climbing Pyramids To Optimize Your Training

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2024/08/06

Today, we're discussing the advantages and disadvantages of pyramids in climbing training, when to use them, and why. This training tool helps climbers build a base of easier climbs while progressing to more difficult ones, and ultimately setting themselves up for success for their hardest sends. Pyramids can be tailored to a climber's specific goal, and if utilized effectively, this training can keep you organized and focused to help you break into your next grade! So, have a listen to

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40. Why recovery should be part of your training...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/07/30

We're back with Steve Bechtel! At Modus we say, "Recover as hard as you train!" Today we emphasize the crucial role of recovery in training and climbing. We discuss the importance of developing work capacity, optimizing recovery strategies, and balancing training and recovery. Also in our conversation learn about active recovery, proper nutrition and sleep for recovery, and the drawbacks of overtraining and training to failure. Lastly, know the importance of consistency, patience, and time

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39. Which Rep Range To Use For Strength Training

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/07/23

Let's talk about strength training! What does that mean in terms of reps? What about intensity? Join us in today's episode to learn the science behind it, and what it means to train for endurance vs strength endurance vs strength. What's your goal? We'll help you understand how to reach your most efficient strength benefit!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modusathletica/ Check out our website: https://www.modusathletica.com/ Learn with us on YouTube:

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38. Deadlifting: Why It's The Most Efficient Exercise

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/07/16

Deadlifting can be overwhelming and complicated to learn, but once you have the technique dialed in, this exercise can greatly improve the strength and health of a climber's body. Join us for this podcast as we cover how to get started deadlifting, the benefits, practical tips, common misconceptions, how to move around pain, gym etiquette, and how to make the best adjustments to the movement. Want a jump start to your training? Sign up here to get instant access to our free Intro To

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37. How To Train Power Endurance | Steve Bechtel

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/07/09

Continuing on this training series with Steve Bechtel, we cover power endurance. This energy system is the sexy one, the one that everyone wants to train. But the system can also lag behind, be misused, and lead to burnout and injury if done incorrectly. We call this energy system "the icing on the cake," this is especially true if you have put a lot of work into training the other facets of training: strength, endurance, and power. Join us for today's episode to learn how to optimally

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36. Climbing Nutrition Misconceptions | Amanda Fitt

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/07/02

In this episode, Amanda Fit joins us to chat nutrition for climbers.Nutrition is always a difficult topic because it's so heavily based on individual needs. But in this episode, Amanda covers some general ideas for you so you can make the best nutrition choices for yourself as a climber and athlete. Some topics covered: Why fueling during your session is so important. Fueling for longer sessions The need for sugar in the diet. The best carbohydrate choices Packing the perfect

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35. Aging And The Joys Of Climbing Coaching | It's...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/06/25

It's Mercedes' birthday! In this episode, coach Katja asks Mercedes about more personal questions and what it's like being a coach. This is a great one if you wanna get to know Coach Mercedes a little better :)Mercedes currently has 2 spots open for one-on-one coaching. Apply here: https://forms.gle/adgezW7aWvWDYUcN7

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34. Is Outdoor Climbing Harder Than Indoors?

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/06/18

When you switch from indoor to outdoor climbing, your approach will likely change. Most people "feel" that outdoor climbing is harder. Climbers sometimes feel frustrated with their efforts outdoors, scared, and discouraged by the grades. This is normal. Indoor climbing is much different than outdoor climbing. There are a lot of factors to consider when climbing outdoors that you don’t have to worry about when you’re inside. But does this make outdoors harder? That's what we are talking

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33. How To Train Climbing Power | Steve Bechtel...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/06/11

Do you feel slow or static on most climbing moves or steer clear of dynamic moves? It might be a telltale sign of insufficient power if you're avoiding dynamic movement like the plague. In this podcast, we're joined by Steve Bechtel, who will unpack the critical role of power in climbing. We'll explore effective ways to train for power so you can be confident in your approach, clarify common misconceptions about what power training isn't, and discuss how to effectively integrate these

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32. Why we choose NOT to climb hard

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/06/04

You don't have to project or climb your limit to climb hard in your sessions. In this podcast, we redefine what trying hard means, and it looks different depending on the session. Mercedes shares a bit about her training process coming back from an injury, and limit climbing is not in the cards for her. She shares what she does instead. Katja share her transition from strength phase to her current phase which includes some outdoor climbing. We also share some of our favorite drills to

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31. The Everyday Climbing Hero - Special Guest Alissa...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/05/28

Our special guest today shares her experience as a mom, training with little time, while in her fifties! She is seeing progress and finds joy in her training. Join us today as she shares her tips for training and how to keep consistent if you're a busy human.Enrollment is open for our climbing training membership, where we take care of your climbing training! Sign up here: https://www.modusathletica.com/stronger-together

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30. Two Climbing Drills For maximum Impovement

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/05/21

At Modus, we love drills, and we do many of them! But we thought we would share two drills that are our favorite and our go-tos if you have minimal time or have a tough time deciding what you need to focus on. If you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced climber, these two drills will change how you experience climbing, and as a bonus, you'll also become more confident. Katja shares her upcoming climbing plans and the importance of effective bouldering warm-ups, while Coach Merc

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29. Specific Climbing Training | Training Series With...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/05/14

Join Coach Merc & Katja from Modus Athletica and climbing coach Steve Bechtel from Climb Strong in an in-depth conversation on Specific Training for Climbing. We cover more nuanced climbing training topics, emphasizing the critical balance between general strength and specific climbing training. Learn from Steve's expert insights on various training boards, the role of technique over raw strength, and the effective use of video self-assessment to refine climbing skills. For climbers who

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28. Identifying Your Ego In Climbing | How It Holds...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/05/07

There are subtle ways our ego can creep into our climbing sessions, especially when we are in "training" mode. This podcast discusses signs of ego, how we sabotage ourselves without knowing it, and how we avoid looking weak by sacrificing what's best for us. There is also a big difference between training and performing, which is important to define and realize if you are currently training. Check yourself before you wreck yourself.

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27. Belonging In Climbing Spaces

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/04/30

Do you ever feel like you don't belong in climbing spaces? Or maybe you don't quite feel like a "climber" yet? This episode explores cultural reasons why this happens and what you can do if you want to "belong."This one was definitely a deeper more emotional episode, and I was happy to have the opportunity to discuss this one!

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26. Climbing Training Burnout | Strategies For Success

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/04/23

If you ever feel heavy, like you're walking through mud with your training, or even having a hard time showing up at the gym, it could mean you are suffering from burnout. This happens to most folks to devote time and effort to a skill. The grind is real. In this episode, we give you a few things to consider to help you overcome burnout, or signs that you can might be reaching burnout. Join our of 3500 subscribers for articles and updates https://www.modusathletica.com/ Instagram:

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25. Building a Stronger Climber | The Essentials of...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/04/16

Here is the second episode in our training series with Steve Bechtel. We discuss the importance of general strength training for climbers as well as across our human lifespan. We discuss exercise selection, bodyweight vs resistance training, how to choose the right intensity, and Steve's favorite exercise.We still have our free pull-up masterclass available which you join here: https://www.modusathletica.com/pullup-masterclass-signup If you'd like to join our 12-week coaching program, hit

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24. How To Get Your First Pull Up

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2024/04/09

In this episode of Modus Cafe, Mercedes discusses the benefits of developing pull-up strength for climbers and non-climbers. She also covers the essential exercises to nail your pull-up and provides a pull-up program framework that you can start working on.If you'd like to get our free pull-up masterclass, join here: https://www.modusathletica.com/pullup-masterclass-signup If you'd like to join our 12 week coaching program, hit this link https://www.modusathletica.com/pulling-strong Some

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