Uploaded September 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Coach Hörst will share with you a vital character trait for steady, long-term improvement...in climbing...and in anything! Also, he'll answer some of your training questions live at Noon ET. Bring coffee!!
Click SUBSCRIBE and "ring the bell" for notification of future video releases and Livestream Training Café episodes! Broadcast every other Monday at Noon ET (1600GMT)--join us LIVE...with coffee!
EPISODE time-stamps below -- Scroll down!
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RUNDOWN
0:40 - We sip coffee together!
1:05 - SHOUT-OUTS!
2:10 - Introduction to Main Topic: The One Essential Trait for Improving at Climbing.
4:55 - That one vital trait is.... (listen and learn!)
8:00 - Be aware of the invisible things that negatively affect your training and climbing performance.
8:50 - Remind yourself frequently that you don't know it all -- remain open-minded to learning, no matter who veteran you are at climbing!
11:30 - The biggest enemies of your future improvement as a climber are arrogance and a know-it-all attitude.
13:30 - Don't assume that "fatigue" (from training or climbing) necessarily means it was an effective session.
15:20 - VIEWER QUESTIONS ANSWERED
15:40 - Should I do limit bouldering before or after other exercises?
19:50 - Is there a difference in effectiveness in consuming Supercharged Collagen on an empty stomach versus with a meal? Learn more here: physivantage.com/products/supercharged-collagen
23:30 - How to recover from "pump" while route climbing?
26:00 - How to improve at System Boarding?
29:00 - Do you use Supercharged Collagen in the morning while on climbing trips?
32:00 - With regard to core training, can you comment on the usefulness of floor exercises versus exercises done while hanging?
36:00 - What are your thoughts on density hangs?
41:30 - Final thoughts...
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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/train4climbingExpert training and climbing tips from the renowned coach and international best-selling author, Eric Hörst. Learn more about his latest book, Training For Climbing: physivantage.com/products/training-for-climbing
Coach Hörst will share with you a vital character trait for steady, long-term improvement...in climbing...and in anything! Also, he'll answer some of your training questions live at Noon ET. Bring coffee!!
Click SUBSCRIBE and "ring the bell" for notification of future video releases and Livestream Training Café episodes! Broadcast every other Monday at Noon ET (1600GMT)--join us LIVE...with coffee!
EPISODE time-stamps below -- Scroll down!
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
RUNDOWN
0:40 - We sip coffee together!
1:05 - SHOUT-OUTS!
2:10 - Introduction to Main Topic: The One Essential Trait for Improving at Climbing.
4:55 - That one vital trait is.... (listen and learn!)
8:00 - Be aware of the invisible things that negatively affect your training and climbing performance.
8:50 - Remind yourself frequently that you don't know it all -- remain open-minded to learning, no matter who veteran you are at climbing!
11:30 - The biggest enemies of your future improvement as a climber are arrogance and a know-it-all attitude.
13:30 - Don't assume that "fatigue" (from training or climbing) necessarily means it was an effective session.
15:20 - VIEWER QUESTIONS ANSWERED
15:40 - Should I do limit bouldering before or after other exercises?
19:50 - Is there a difference in effectiveness in consuming Supercharged Collagen on an empty stomach versus with a meal? Learn more here: physivantage.com/products/supercharged-collagen
23:30 - How to recover from "pump" while route climbing?
26:00 - How to improve at System Boarding?
29:00 - Do you use Supercharged Collagen in the morning while on climbing trips?
32:00 - With regard to core training, can you comment on the usefulness of floor exercises versus exercises done while hanging?
36:00 - What are your thoughts on density hangs?
41:30 - Final thoughts...
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/train4climbingExpert training and climbing tips from the renowned coach and international best-selling author, Eric Hörst. Learn more about his latest book, Training For Climbing: physivantage.com/products/training-for-climbing
