Case study: Strength rebuild with time caps
Client: D. L., consultant, Paris
Problem: inconsistent training due to travel and late meetings, with stalled squat and bench performance. Approach: a 3-day microcycle with autoregulation, fixed warm-up templates, and a simple accessory menu. We used RIR targets and set a hard cap of 55 minutes per session to protect adherence.
Outcome: training adherence stabilized to most weeks, and top sets increased while session length stayed contained. The client reported fewer missed sessions during heavy work periods and more predictable recovery.