Uploaded September 2020 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours 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
EPISODE time-stamps below -- Scroll down!
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THIS EPISODE RUNDOWN:
1:00 - First, we sip coffee together!
1:25 - SHOUT OUT to Adam Ondra and Laura Rogora -- World Cup winners!
2:20 - Eric's comments on the World Cup finals...and Ondra's sprint to the top!
3:53 - MAIN TOPIC: TRAINING FOR YOUR PROJECT!
Rich details on different considerations and strategies for effective training to send your bouldering, sport climbing, or big wall project.
10:00 - Energy systems training for your project...which energy system(s) are most important to target with training. Learn more: trainingforclimbing.com/podcast-21-energy-system-training-part-1
12:48 - YOU CAN'T CRAM when it comes to training for climbing.
************** YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED! **********************
20:00 - How many grams of fat should I consume per day?
22:35 - How many days per week can I do intense core training?
23:20 - When can I start training...after taking a 20-foot ground fall?
25:00 - How do I best train strength on a home bouldering wall?
27:25 - Can you recommend a great 5.12c for me to do at the Red River Gorge?
28:45 - Can I add some hangboarding and repeaters during my 2-week block of power-endurance training?
30:00 - Advice for A2 pulley rupture? Tips for A2 pulley recovery--in the case of a rupture, buy a ring splint immediately! Buy here for $25: rocknsport.com/the-sport
33:25 - What the research on collagen use for tendons...and how effective would this be for supporting the healing of climbing injuries? Learn more: physivantage.com/blogs/news/advanced-climbing-training-for-stronger-healthier-tendons
38:40 - Eric comments on the benefits of Treadwall training.
39:25 - Shout out to the many companies that support what I do: La Sportiva, Maxim Ropes, DMM, Organic, Friction Labs, and PhysiVantage
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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
SAVE on La Sportiva shoes at this link: avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=068e9e04-44b5-4c1c-98f8-76881511fc5a&website_id=05d521e9-bd5e-46fb-9fd8-db2a9af5f910&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportiva.com%2F
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:
1:00 - First, we sip coffee together!
1:25 - SHOUT OUT to Adam Ondra and Laura Rogora -- World Cup winners!
2:20 - Eric's comments on the World Cup finals...and Ondra's sprint to the top!
3:53 - MAIN TOPIC: TRAINING FOR YOUR PROJECT!
Rich details on different considerations and strategies for effective training to send your bouldering, sport climbing, or big wall project.
10:00 - Energy systems training for your project...which energy system(s) are most important to target with training. Learn more: trainingforclimbing.com/podcast-21-energy-system-training-part-1
12:48 - YOU CAN'T CRAM when it comes to training for climbing.
************** YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED! **********************
20:00 - How many grams of fat should I consume per day?
22:35 - How many days per week can I do intense core training?
23:20 - When can I start training...after taking a 20-foot ground fall?
25:00 - How do I best train strength on a home bouldering wall?
27:25 - Can you recommend a great 5.12c for me to do at the Red River Gorge?
28:45 - Can I add some hangboarding and repeaters during my 2-week block of power-endurance training?
30:00 - Advice for A2 pulley rupture? Tips for A2 pulley recovery--in the case of a rupture, buy a ring splint immediately! Buy here for $25: rocknsport.com/the-sport
33:25 - What the research on collagen use for tendons...and how effective would this be for supporting the healing of climbing injuries? Learn more: physivantage.com/blogs/news/advanced-climbing-training-for-stronger-healthier-tendons
38:40 - Eric comments on the benefits of Treadwall training.
39:25 - Shout out to the many companies that support what I do: La Sportiva, Maxim Ropes, DMM, Organic, Friction Labs, and PhysiVantage
*************************
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
SAVE on La Sportiva shoes at this link: avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=068e9e04-44b5-4c1c-98f8-76881511fc5a&website_id=05d521e9-bd5e-46fb-9fd8-db2a9af5f910&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportiva.com%2F
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
