Uploaded May 2020 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
Expert training and climbing tips from renowned coach and international best-selling author, Eric Hörst. Learn more about his latest book, Training For Climbing: physivantage.com/products/training-for-climbing
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THIS EPISODE RUNDOWN: 00:15 - Commune together...with coffee! 1:00 - Brief COVID-19 comments. 3:30 - Staying strong at home....but beware that an endless training cycle will go stale after a couple months! Transition back into climbing as soon as yo can to regain movement skills and efficiency. 7:30 - Should I do remote Training Cafe this summer?
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TRAINING QUESTIONS: 8:00 - "Arm Aid" forearm roller -- excellent self-maintenance tool! 9:40 - How weight and resistance should be changed through a 4-3-2-1 training cycle? 13:50 - Strength is no substitute for technique! 17:25 - Question about collagen supplements for climbers--how are collagen supplements different from one another? Visit here for more information: physivantage.com/products/supercharged-collagen
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20:35 - Is soy protein bad for you? Being deficient in protein is bad for you!
23:15 - Nutrition concerns for vegan climbers. Check out POWERPLEX: physivantage.com/products/powerplex-plant-based-protein-complex
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25:35 - What's the minimum daily requirement for a climber training hard? 26:30 - Spanish version of Training for Climbing book. 27:05 - Do I do personal online coaching? Some coaching recommendations! 30:45 - What do I think about one-arm hangboard hangs? 31:55 About POWERPLEX plant-based protein and collagen alternative for vegan athletes. physivantage.com/products/powerplex-plant-based-protein-complex
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35:30 - Should I work or climb this summer? 36:00 - Tips fo starting a first-ever hangboard training cycle. Is it normal for my joints to hurt? 44:25 - See a doctor if you have an acute injury or a chronic injury that's not getting better...or getting worse.
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SPONSOR: Visit PhysiVantage performance nutrition and learn how our products can help you gain strength, increase endurance, accelerate recovery, and make you more injury resistant. Save 10% with code: SAVE10 -- physivantage.com
FREE eBook: 10 Must-Do Exercises for Climbers: physivantage.com/blogs/news/free-e-book-download-offer-for-physivantage-insiders
Eric's Training for Climbing website: trainingforclimbing.com
Follow Eric on Twitter @Train4Climbing twitter.com/train4climbing
Expert training and climbing tips from renowned coach and international best-selling author, Eric Hörst. Learn more about his latest book, Training For Climbing: physivantage.com/products/training-for-climbing
EPISODE time-stamps below -- Scroll down!
Click SUBSCRIBE and "ring the bell" for notification of future video releases and Livestream Training Café episodes!
THIS EPISODE RUNDOWN: 00:15 - Commune together...with coffee! 1:00 - Brief COVID-19 comments. 3:30 - Staying strong at home....but beware that an endless training cycle will go stale after a couple months! Transition back into climbing as soon as yo can to regain movement skills and efficiency. 7:30 - Should I do remote Training Cafe this summer?
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TRAINING QUESTIONS: 8:00 - "Arm Aid" forearm roller -- excellent self-maintenance tool! 9:40 - How weight and resistance should be changed through a 4-3-2-1 training cycle? 13:50 - Strength is no substitute for technique! 17:25 - Question about collagen supplements for climbers--how are collagen supplements different from one another? Visit here for more information: physivantage.com/products/supercharged-collagen
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20:35 - Is soy protein bad for you? Being deficient in protein is bad for you!
23:15 - Nutrition concerns for vegan climbers. Check out POWERPLEX: physivantage.com/products/powerplex-plant-based-protein-complex
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25:35 - What's the minimum daily requirement for a climber training hard? 26:30 - Spanish version of Training for Climbing book. 27:05 - Do I do personal online coaching? Some coaching recommendations! 30:45 - What do I think about one-arm hangboard hangs? 31:55 About POWERPLEX plant-based protein and collagen alternative for vegan athletes. physivantage.com/products/powerplex-plant-based-protein-complex
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35:30 - Should I work or climb this summer? 36:00 - Tips fo starting a first-ever hangboard training cycle. Is it normal for my joints to hurt? 44:25 - See a doctor if you have an acute injury or a chronic injury that's not getting better...or getting worse.
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SPONSOR: Visit PhysiVantage performance nutrition and learn how our products can help you gain strength, increase endurance, accelerate recovery, and make you more injury resistant. Save 10% with code: SAVE10 -- physivantage.com
FREE eBook: 10 Must-Do Exercises for Climbers: physivantage.com/blogs/news/free-e-book-download-offer-for-physivantage-insiders
Eric's Training for Climbing website: trainingforclimbing.com
Follow Eric on Twitter @Train4Climbing twitter.com/train4climbing






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