Tempo is more than just “slowing down.” It’s a tool for control, progression, awareness, and performance. Schultze and Jorge break down everything you need to know about tempo in training, from how to prescribe it with purpose to when going fast might be the right call.

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Functional Fads and Research Overreach (00:00:00) When Science Gets in the Way of Experience (00:03:16) The Problem with Over-Personalized Nutrition (00:06:11) Building Identity Around Training Trends (00:07:17) When Research Informs vs. Distracts (00:08:29) Tempo as a Coaching Tool (00:13:22) Tempo for Awareness and Control (00:16:02) Creating Stability Through Pauses (00:18:13) Real Client Case: Fixing Squats with Tempo (00:22:48) Slowing Down for Skill Acquisition (00:26:02) Tempo in Lengthened, Shortened, and Mid-Range Work (00:30:59) Why Some Positions Deserve More Time (00:32:49) Tempo for Strength Curve and Output Alignment (00:39:08) Don’t Just Slow Down: When to Go Fast (00:46:03) Nuance, Context, and Adaptation (00:50:03)

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