Ep. #1076: Luke Tulloch on Using Auto-Regulation to Optimize Your Workouts

2023-06-02

What if you could train smarter, not harder? That’s the promise of auto-regulation, which you can use to increase autonomy and individualize your program, enhancing gains while staying injury-free. In this episode, we have fitness expert Luke Tulloch breaking down the concept of auto-regulation in resistance training. This approach tailors workouts to your physical and mental readiness, ensuring optimal results. Luke Tulloch is an online trainer and fitness educator with an in-depth understanding of exercise science. He uses his k...

What if you could train smarter, not harder?

That’s the promise of auto-regulation, which you can use to increase autonomy and individualize your program, enhancing gains while staying injury-free.

In this episode, we have fitness expert Luke Tulloch breaking down the concept of auto-regulation in resistance training. This approach tailors workouts to your physical and mental readiness, ensuring optimal results.

Luke Tulloch is an online trainer and fitness educator with an in-depth understanding of exercise science. He uses his knowledge to help fitness professionals become better coaches by breaking down complex topics and teaching them in a simple way, and helping other personal trainers become more confident through education.

Of course, he also knows how to help individuals make the most out of their workouts, and in this conversation, Luke and I discuss:

The definition of auto-regulation in resistance training and how it increases autonomy and individualizes workouts.
Practical tips for modifying your training based on auto-regulation for enjoyable and improved results.
The correct implementation of deloading focusing on different body parts.
How to avoid potential mistakes in implementing auto-regulation.
The importance of strategic programming for maximizing progress.
Auto-regulating exercise selection and set intensity.
How to develop the skill of understanding when you're close to failure and how many reps you have left.
Common mistakes people make with auto-regulation.
The role of technology and structure in training programs.
And more . . .

If you're looking to optimize your training and make the most of your time in the gym, this podcast will provide practical insights you can start implementing right away.

Listen in to delve into the world of auto-regulation with Luke Tulloch!

Timestamps:

0:00 - Please leave a review of the show wherever you listen to podcasts and make sure to subscribe!

05:11 - What is auto-regulation?

08:11 - Tips for modifying workouts based on auto-regulation.

11:28 - Implementing deloading for different muscle groups.

14:46 - Common mistakes with auto-regulation and how to avoid them.

24:57 - Importance of strategic workout programming for progress.

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30:06 - Auto-regulating exercise selection and set intensity.

35:14 - Developing skills for recognizing your proximity to failure.

39:52 - Addressing other common mistakes in auto-regulation.