Uploaded October 2021 | Updated September 2026, 10 hours ago
Coach Hörst provides tips for climbing your best outside, whether it's on a weekend trip or longer peak-season roadtrip.
Sip coffee with the coach...and soak up the secrets to better climbing!
EPISODE time-stamps below -- Scroll down!
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RUNDOWN
0:20 - Eric explains that the world's most famous sport route, Action Direct, is just 5 miles away from where this video is being recorded.
1:20 - Dealing with adversity (wet weather in this case) on a road trip. Keep it classy...proceed with style!
4:45 - Sip coffee together -- climbers around the world unite!
5:52 - SHOUT OUTS! Brooke Raboutou, Natalia Grossman, Sean Baily, Laura Rogora
8:30 - MAIN TOPIC: How to climb your best on a weekend outing or peak-season roadtrip.
9:00 - Learn about having a "mission" mindset...and project-specific training.
12:30 - Importance of tapering your training. You can't cram training for your project--err on the side of over-resting in the days before your trip.
15:30 - Get straight to the business when at the boulders or crags--don't get sidetracked!
18:00 - Balance your climbing attempts with proper nutrition and sleep.
21:00 - Don't self-sabotage!
25:30 - Be willing to sacrifice some things short-term to achieve your mission goals!
*** VIEWER QUESTIONS ANSWERED ***
28:15 - How to best prepare for a trip to the Red River Gorge?
30:15 - Your thought on different max strength hangboard protocols? What's most effective?
34:30 - When to do antagonist training during the weekly climbing training schedule?
38:40 - Can I recommend a good training program to purchase online?
Link to Training For Climbing book programming templates: trainingforclimbing.com/training-programs
43:30 - What are your thoughts on the use of ice and/or heat as part of after training...to possibly aid recovery?
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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 provides tips for climbing your best outside, whether it's on a weekend trip or longer peak-season roadtrip.
Sip coffee with the coach...and soak up the secrets to better climbing!
EPISODE time-stamps below -- Scroll down!
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!
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
0:20 - Eric explains that the world's most famous sport route, Action Direct, is just 5 miles away from where this video is being recorded.
1:20 - Dealing with adversity (wet weather in this case) on a road trip. Keep it classy...proceed with style!
4:45 - Sip coffee together -- climbers around the world unite!
5:52 - SHOUT OUTS! Brooke Raboutou, Natalia Grossman, Sean Baily, Laura Rogora
8:30 - MAIN TOPIC: How to climb your best on a weekend outing or peak-season roadtrip.
9:00 - Learn about having a "mission" mindset...and project-specific training.
12:30 - Importance of tapering your training. You can't cram training for your project--err on the side of over-resting in the days before your trip.
15:30 - Get straight to the business when at the boulders or crags--don't get sidetracked!
18:00 - Balance your climbing attempts with proper nutrition and sleep.
21:00 - Don't self-sabotage!
25:30 - Be willing to sacrifice some things short-term to achieve your mission goals!
*** VIEWER QUESTIONS ANSWERED ***
28:15 - How to best prepare for a trip to the Red River Gorge?
30:15 - Your thought on different max strength hangboard protocols? What's most effective?
34:30 - When to do antagonist training during the weekly climbing training schedule?
38:40 - Can I recommend a good training program to purchase online?
Link to Training For Climbing book programming templates: trainingforclimbing.com/training-programs
43:30 - What are your thoughts on the use of ice and/or heat as part of after training...to possibly aid recovery?
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
