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2 Autoregulation methods to improve your training progress

  • Autoregulation customizes training based on individual response, adjusting factors like workout volume and rest intervals based on real-time performance.
  • AVT (Autoregulatory Volume Training) lets trainers adjust the number of sets and reps based on performance of a benchmark set, not preemptively set targets.
  • Reactive deloading automatically adjusts weight or training volume during a session to prevent overreaching, ensuring training remains effective despite fluctuating recovery levels.
  • Unlike traditional programs that schedule deloads arbitrarily, reactive deloading responds to immediate training needs, making it more personalized and effective.
  • These advanced training methods are suitable for serious trainers who can self-motivate and understand their body's feedback during workouts.
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