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Mercedes Pollmeier | Performance Climbing Coach

@modusathletica

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Climbing & strength training so you can send hard till you’re 70+ 🏋🏾‍♂️
Midnight Lightning Starts Oct 12th Join Now 👇

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Team MODUS! Real Coaches. Real members. Real kid photos, because apparently this is where we’re at now!

I created the Stronger Together membership 4 years ago and it’s my favorite space to be in. My goal has always been to bring people together, to provide a space where we can share and discuss health and training topics, and to try hard at whatever we are doing.

This group training membership is built for climbers who want structured climbing and strength training. Every training phase is periodized, and your individual needs are taken into account. It works best when you show up consistently, ask questions, and use the coaching calls.

And I answer all individual questions!

Come join us, I have a 3 month special for new members ❤️ by @modusathletica

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4 months ago

From Mauritius 🇲🇺 to Australia 🇦🇺 to the USA 🇺🇸

Thought I’d take a moment to share my story. In the world full of ai coaching, I wanted you to get to know the real human behind Modus Athletica!

This job is more than a job, it’s my passion, my calling, my Ikigai.

Human interaction, connection, and empathy is what makes coaching so special, and I’m excited to keep growing and helping more people ❤️

#climbingtraining #strengthcoaching by @modusathletica

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4 months ago

This is an appreciation post for Mercedes Pollmeier @modusathletica

Last November, USA SUP announced Nationals would be held in Washington State, and I knew if I even wanted a chance to be competitive that I’d need to increase my strength+conditioning game.

Full transparency, I had been looking for a female SUP coach in Seattle for over year—someone kind, compassionate, encouraging, technical, respectful of limitations (to avoid injury), committed to long-term progressions and acutely aware of when I need to be challenged. I came up empty handed.

The only way forward was to keep an open mind and see if I could find someone on land. I walked into @seattleboulderingproject for Strength+Conditioning class and the teacher was @modusathletica . Her warm-up was specific and THOROUGH, universal enough to meet every body in the room, and the exercise progressions and her individual feedback were PRECISE, as if she knew what muscles you were working or over/under compensating. I knew at that moment, she would get me to Nationals.

Mercedes exhibits no ego, just pure inclusivity. Her progressions of pull-ups and mastery of the ab roller continue to befuddle me. Try to out-lift, out-climb, out-smart her, she’ll only meet you where you’re at and guide you to your next level.

Wondering why Mercedes has an insane amount of strength+conditioning knowledge? She has a Masters in Movement+Sports Conditioning, is a former semi-pro tennis player, former pro rock climber, an author on outdoor strength and nutrition, and she reads all the case studies on nutrition, health and wellness (that you don’t want to read). She’s also built an entire video library with programs to meet your fitness goals.

I knew this year was going to be a good one, but I didn’t know it was going to be this good! I’m so lucky to have Mercedes on my side and have her as my coach, and I’m writing this to share that anyone can have this type of support through her online programming. Thank you, Mercedes, for all you do! by @modusathletica

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3 days ago

📣 Giving a huge shout out to my client @merylbez who has been pushing hard this year in competitive Stand Up Paddleboarding!

I am constantly inspired by her willingness to put it all out there, despite only being in this sport for just over a year. Meryl, you have accomplished so much in such a short time span, getting strong and skilled, and staying open and curious. It’s a real pleasure to work with you. Keep crushing it 💪🎉 by @modusathletica

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5 days ago

Here’s the replay for my upcoming climbing training program Midnight Lightning. We start Oct 12th. I only have a few spots left. If you’re keen to try a new program and take part in shaping this program as you get strong and consistent, sign up! Link in bio!

And oh man, the airplanes sound like they are landing on my house y’all. Sorry for the occasional background noise 😂 by @modusathletica

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11 days ago

New Podcast Episode! Transfer of Training is this week's topic. If you feel like everything you've been doing in the gym isn't producing the results you want, check out this episode! We cover common mistakes and the things you can pivot to start making a difference in your top grade.

Drop a 😎 and I'll send you the link. by @modusathletica

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11 days ago

I LOVE training. I know some people believe that training should always be hard, always precisely goal-oriented, and always pushing hard. But training is quite the opposite!

If you'd like to learn how to apply simple training principles that keep you showing up and take the pressure off, join my beta program at a discount! Midnight Lightning starts Oct 12th.

Drop a 💪🏽 and I'll send you more information.

I'll also be doing an Instagram LIVE at 12p pst on Oct 8th to answer your questions. by @modusathletica

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13 days ago

This year’s ACSM guidelines are clear about resistance training for adults. Be consistent and make it simple :)

I’m opening up a beta program on Oct 12 for simple climbing training to get you sending for next season. If you’d like more info comment 💪 by @modusathletica

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21 days ago

Rock Movement Clinic
September 11–13
Index, Washington⁠
Pacific Northwest⁠
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Three days focused on becoming a more efficient, capable climber on rock.⁠
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In collaboration with Vertical World @vw_seattle and Mountain Craft Guiding, this professional clinic is led by IFMGA guide Aaron Richards @mtncraftguiding and climbing and strength coach Mercedes Pollmeier @modusathletica⁠
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Through focused instruction, repetition, and real-time feedback, we’ll work through movement fundamentals, crack climbing, mental control, and progression into harder grades, with an emphasis on building skills that carry into future AMGA Rock Programs.⁠
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Capacity is intentionally limited.⁠
Register via the link in bio. taken in Index, Washington by @modusathletica

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a month ago

Modus Meet-Up Squamish 2026! Forest, boulders, ice cream, and good people (which is my favorite part ❤️). Every year our members meet up in Squamish for a fun-filled weekend. Lots of try-hard and laughs. Thanks to everyone who came! by @modusathletica

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a month ago

We've been told “don’t stretch before workouts” out of fear of reducing power, but that's not the full story. In today's podcast, @climbstrong and I talk about how research has shown that foam rolling can boost sprint performance when done appropriately, and how you, as a climber, can do this too.

Comment "pod" for the link to the episode.

#mobilitytraining #foamrolling #fitnesseducation #sportsperformance #trainsmart #climbingtraining #climbingpodcast by @modusathletica

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2 months ago

Foam rolling can make you feel more flexible...but it’s not the same as actually training flexibility. Foam rolling has amazing use cases, but it's not a silver bullet.
@climbstrong and I talk about the benefits and myths about foam rolling in today's podcast.

Comment "pod" for the link to the episode.

#flexibilitytraining #foamrolling #mobilitytraining #fitnesseducation #movementtips #climbingtraining #climbingpodcast by @modusathletica

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2 months ago