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Behind the Movement

#36 - Mercedes Pollmeier

Jan 15, 2021
01:22:34

Mercedes Pollmeier (@modusathletica) is a strength and conditioning coach focused on helping climbers achieve their best strength, flexibility, and nutrition to climb harder. She is the author of two books, award-winning title Peak Nutrition, and self-published title Simple Strength. She owns her own online training business, Modus Athletica, and holds a Master’s in Human Movement.

In this conversation Mercedes shares her story of playing Division 1 tennis, climbing competitively, and discovering a generalist movement practice.  She discusses her passion for supporting the climbing community's growth with strength and flexibility education and training.   Mercedes and Kyle talk about the benefits of a generalist practice for specialists.  And, Mercedes shares how her philosophies on training have changed and evolved since her first book.  

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