Most training programmes assume your body performs the same way every single day.

But sleep changes.

Stress changes.

Recovery changes.

So why do most people follow training plans as if they were fixed instructions?

In this episode of The Fundamentals of Fitness, Alison explores autoregulation: a concept used widely in elite sport that allows athletes to adjust training intensity based on real-time feedback from the body.

You’ll learn:

Why rigid training plans often fail

What autoregulation actually means in practice

How athletes use RPE and Reps in Reserve

Why adjusting effort improves recovery and consistency

How everyday trainees can train smarter without complex technology

Because effective training isn’t about forcing numbers.

It’s about applying the right stimulus ...