Reframing Frequency w/Steve DeNovi @prs_performance (ep.30)

In this episode, we sit down with Steve DeNovi @prs_performance break down one of the most misunderstood variables in strength training: frequency.

Rather than viewing frequency as simply “training more,” we explore it as a way of distributing workload, fatigue, and movement exposure across time. Steve joins us to discuss why high frequency has developed a reputation for excessive fatigue, where that perception comes from, and why frequency can’t be separated from variables like volume, exercise selection, load, and RPE.

We dive into concepts like:

• intra-session vs inter-session fatigue
• SRA curves and preparedness fluctuations
• productive work vs junk fatigue
• exposure timing and movement retention
• low frequency involution vs high frequency fatigue accumulation
• when increasing frequency actually improves performance
• and when reducing frequency may be the better decision

The episode also covers the practical realities of higher frequency training, including recovery management, mental fatigue, time demands, and exercise selection considerations.

If you’ve ever wondered whether frequency is actually helping your training—or just adding fatigue—this episode provides a much deeper framework for thinking about it.