How to Train on Days You Don't Feel Like It
The answer is more nuanced than 'just show up.' Here's a quick decision framework for when to push through and when to back off.
Read more →The practice
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Set an intention before you train. Decide what you want to focus on.
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Capture what happened in sixty seconds — quick metrics, what worked, what didn’t.
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Sherpa surfaces patterns across sessions so you walk into the next one knowing what to change.
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Sherpa spots patterns in your performance, workload, and readiness so you train with more confidence.

Log what happened, how it felt, and what to work on next. Right after you train.

Track sleep, soreness, effort, and motivation. See when to go hard and when to rest.

Sherpa connects your entries into actionable insights that sharpen over time.
“The AI suggestions are actually helpful, unlike most AI apps, and have changed the way I approach my training.”
sn24
App Store · Oct 2024
“Being intentional about how you train is more beneficial than any instructional ever will be. Use Sherpa to guide your development.”
Kyle Kinstley
Jiu Jitsu · App Store
“The AI summaries are surprisingly accurate and help me stay focused on why I started using the app in the first place.”
Wdsower
Martial artist · App Store
“Sherpa helps you set intention before training and reflect after to assess performance.”
Mark T.
Jiu Jitsu coach
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The answer is more nuanced than 'just show up.' Here's a quick decision framework for when to push through and when to back off.
Read more →The five-minute window after training is the most valuable time in your session for learning. Here's how to use your cool-down for both recovery and reflection.
Read more →Your warm-up sets the tone for your whole session. Here's how to add intention without adding time.
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