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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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83. Strength Training Principles Every Climber Should...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/08/28

In today’s Podcast, Mercedes is joined by Steve Bechtel to discuss the two most important principles of strength training and how you can use them to support your climbing training. Strength training shouldn’t be what you spend most of your time on in your climbing training, but it’s most likely the most crucial factor in getting stronger. Balancing strength training with your climbing can be tricky. We hope this podcast will provide you with ideas on how to balance your training and

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38:52

82. Simplify Your Diet: Insights From Intermittent...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/08/14

Steve and Mercedes break down a meta-study examining various fasting styles and their impact on body weight, while emphasizing the importance of simplicity and awareness. They share insights on intermittent fasting, the role of protein, and why you can't out-train a poor diet. Ideal for athletes and individuals seeking to improve their health and performance.An important note: Steve and Mercedes aren't saying that fasting is the correct form of dieting; instead, what you can learn from

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37:22

81. How Power Can Help You Climb V0 to V4 Easier!

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/08/07

If you're a V0 to V4 climber looking to improve, training power is crucial. Power helps express strength for big, cruxy moves and improves overall climbing performance. Start training power and you will climb harder!Join Modus Training with this 3 month membership special! https://www.modusathletica.com/offers/C5hDL5aq If you'd like to work one-on-one with me, visit my website for more details https://www.modusathletica.com/coaching Intro To Training Masterclass is free way to work with

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27:14

80. Mastering Training Consistency With These Two...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/07/08

In this episode of Modus Cafe, Mercedes shares two small changes that can help create lasting habits. She also covers how to identify personal values, the significance of time management, and the effectiveness of actions leading to motivation (it's not the other way around!) Become more consistent and climb harder when you prioritize yourself!Join Modus Training with this 3 month membership special! https://www.modusathletica.com/offers/C5hDL5aq If you'd like to work one-on-one with me,

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27:05

79. The Best Method Of Cardio For Climbing

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/06/10

Happy Pride everyone! In this episode, Mercedes looks at cardio from a different angle. Join the discussion as she highlights the advantages of interval training, like Jeffing and jump training, as a versatile, efficient, and FUN training tool. Jump training is for all climbers, but Mercedes explains how some benefits are especially important for women. Don't miss how to integrate this simple tool into your climbing training & drop a comment below to share your experience!Access Fund -

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37:45

#78 Single vs. Double Climbing Sessions For Better...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/05/27

In collaboration with Steve Bechtel @ClimbStrongTV, Mercedes Pollmeier discusses a research study comparing single versus double training sessions for endurance athletes, exploring its implications for climbers. They delve into the physiological responses to different training intensities, the importance of low-intensity workouts, and practical applications for climbers looking to enhance their training regimen. Today's episode emphasizes the need for climbers to consider their training

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37:59

77. How Injuries Made Me A Better Climber

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/05/20

(Trigger Warning/TW: suicidal ideations) In this conversation, Mercedes Pollmeier shares her personal experiences with injuries as a climber, specifically her most recent elbow injury, discussing the mental and physical challenges she faced during recovery. She emphasizes the importance of acceptance, gratitude, and finding opportunities for growth during setbacks. Using her journey and experience as a guide, she provides practical mental and physical tips for managing injuries. Have you

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36:30

76. I Wore A Glucose Monitor For A Month: Here's 5...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/05/13

In today's episode, Mercedes Pollmeier shares some research and personal experience from wearing a Continuous Glucose Monitor for a month! Take a closer look together at health, climbing performance, energy regulation, and eating habits. Mercedes talks functionality, benefits, and how a CGM can be used as a self-improvement tool. Hear about her journey, how it helped her understand her body's response to food and exercise, optimize her nutrition, and improve her overall well-being.Join

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27:09

75. How Many Tries Should You Give a Climb?

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/05/08

In this podcast episode, Mercedes Pollmeier discusses the strategy and art of projecting (even for those who avoid it), while also addressing common questions and mental barriers climbers face. She emphasizes the importance of mindset, the benefits of multiple attempts, and how to approach failure as a learning opportunity. Stick around to hear some practical tips for effective projecting, knowing when to move on from a climb, and the potential pitfalls of over-projecting. Leave with the

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23:19

74. Not Just Pull-Ups: The Exercises Climbers Should...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/04/29

The focus of today's episode with Mercedes Pollmeier is to get you familiar with the starting point of strength training for your climbing journey. She discusses the top injuries of climbers and why they may happen. Build body awareness by learning which muscles are engaged while climbing, and also learn how to properly press, pull, hinge, squat, and let's not forget your core. Mercedes is here to drop the knowledge about what to prioritize for strength training, while improving mobility

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22:58

73. How Many Times Should You REALLY Train Climbing...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/04/23

In this episode, Mercedes Pollmeier discusses the optimal training frequency for climbers of all levels, emphasizing the importance of balancing climbing, strength training, and cardio. If you need practical tips on where to start, let Mercedes guide you on how to structure a weekly training plan, focusing on deliberate practice and consistency, and skill development to enhance your climbing performance.Join Modus Training with this 3 month membership special

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31:26

72. Breaking Down Research: Improve Your Pull-Up With...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/04/15

In this episode, Mercedes Pollmeier and Steve Bechtel explore a research study that challenges traditional views on strength and endurance training. They discuss the implications of instability training, its effects on performance, and practical applications for climbers. The conversation emphasizes the importance of rethinking training methods to enhance strength and endurance without the need for heavy lifting. Join us in the conversation and leave a comment below!Join Modus Training

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49:02

71. Avoiding the Nutritional Pitfalls That Hold...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/04/08

Hey climbers, listen up! In today's episode Mercedes Pollmeier and Clinical Nutritionist, Amanda Fitt, discuss nutrition pitfalls that hold climbers back. If you're a Modus Training member, you're familiar with Amanda as our nutrition expert and the important and valuable workshops that take place in the membership! We jump right in with the most common nutrition mistake, then we explore myths of fasting, and the critical roles of carbohydrates and hydration. Don't miss the practical tips

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44:56

70. Old Time Strongman Secrets: Flexibility & Lifting

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/04/01

Today's episode features Mercedes with guest Lucas Aaron from Range of Strength. We're excited to discuss the evolution of flexibility training, the significance of old time lifts, and the integration of strength and flexibility in training! We talk personal experiences, flexibility and rehab, and the mind-muscle connection. Of course, we relate this all to climbers! Join the conversation & drop a comment or question below!Join Modus Training with this 3 month membership special

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43:47

69. Avoid the 6-Week Program Trap: The Real Length of...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/03/25

Today we have Steve Bechtel here to talk with Mercedes about "periodization" (program length). And super sorry friends, I used the wrong mic for this recording! But join us as we discuss the intricacies of training program design, focusing on periodization, individual goals, and the importance of measuring progress. We explore common mistakes regarding program length and expectations, and emphasize patience and consistency in training, including journaling to track progress. We're here to

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52:23

68. Mastering Climbing Movement: Insights from Coach...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/03/18

In this episode, Mercedes Pollmeier interviews climbing coach Juliet Hammer, exploring the intricacies of movement in climbing. They discuss the definition of movement, the importance of coaching techniques, and the role of exploration in learning. Juliet shares insights on problem solving via remote coaching, measuring progress, common mistakes climbers make, and personal growth in her own climbing. Juliet answers some great Member Listener Questions too!Join Modus Training with this 3

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43:39

67. What Do I Need to Work On? Building Consistency...

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/03/11

Welcome special guest, friend and mentor: Ryan Hurst! He is a part of GMB which is an online bodyweight training & movement training company. Today, Mercedes and Ryan get the discussion going about movement. Learn about Ryan's background in movement and how he's made his whole life about it! They also talk about the role of movement from a personal perspective, simplifying training for longevity, mindfulness in movement and much more! Join Modus Training with this 3 month membership

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26:41

66. How Hard Should Hangbaording Feel?

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/03/04

Let's talk Hangboarding! This is Part 3 in the Auto-Regulation and RPE conversation. (Check out Parts 1 and 2 to get more familiar with RPE, auto-regulation, and reps in reserve.) Hangboarding is one of the best ways to build finger strength. Mercedes is here to share strategies to help you understand what failure means in hangboarding, and what RPE you should be going for to get your fingers stronger.Join Modus Training with this 3 month membership special

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34:47

65. Why RPE Training Makes You a Better Climber?

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/02/25

This is Part 2 of 3 in the RPE series. If you haven't listened to Part 1, do that now & come back here for more. We're continuing on the journey to find out if you're trying hard enough, or not nearly enough. Today Mercedes covers how to apply RPE into your climbing sessions, how to adjust intensity across different drills and energy systems, what RPE should feel like for different drills, and what a week should feel like.Join Modus Training with this 3 month membership special

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25:30

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

Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing ·

2025/02/11

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

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