The most important responsibility of a coach is to develop and keep our client’s healthy habits alive. This requires proper scaling. Oftentimes the coach’s scaling toolbox is limited to movements, set, and reps. The most commonly overlooked method of scaling is adjusting the total training volume – either up or down.
We prescribe three training sessions per week when a client begins in our program for a reason: consistency is key to long-term success – physically and psychologically. Increasing session volume later is fine, but we emphasize building a solid foundation of habit first. Once a consistent habit is established and the body and brain has adapted, then we can increase volume.
It’s important to highlight the fact that sometimes training days per week may need to be temporarily reduced after being increased to a high number like five or six sessions per week. If the client is experiencing high levels of stress outside of their training, it’s important to temporarily down regulate. Note: Aerobic training on Engine days is optimal for this type of situation.
The goal is always sustainable growth. Our approach ensures that every client can progress at their own pace while developing habits that will last a lifetime. Once the foundation is built, we can introduce more intensity, but always with careful, strategic progression in mind.
