Uploaded December 2023 | Updated September 2026, 6 hours ago
In this episode of the Training Cafe, Coach Hörst talks about how to use the winter training season most wisely for climbing improvement and how to best handle holiday festivities as an athlete. He also answers viewer questions on preventing powering down while projecting, types of edges for finger training, coaching young kids, and more!
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RUNDOWN
1:40 - SIP COFFEE together — Climbers around the world unite!
2:15 - Winter training thoughts
3:30 - Why climbers should avoid taking extended time off
5:30 - Use the winter to help heal aches and pains
7:30 - Strength and power training
11:30 - Climbing-specific aerobic training
16:00 - Power endurance training
18:30 - General cardiovascular training
20:00 - Approaching holiday festivities
22:00 - Your questions answered!
22:30 - Why do I lose power during projecting, and how to keep from doing so?
27:00 - Tips for coaching young kids
30:00 - Thoughts on uneven metacarpal edges versus conventional edges for finger training
31:00 - Assessments to start the training season
36:00 - Closing thoughts and happy holidays!
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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
In this episode of the Training Cafe, Coach Hörst talks about how to use the winter training season most wisely for climbing improvement and how to best handle holiday festivities as an athlete. He also answers viewer questions on preventing powering down while projecting, types of edges for finger training, coaching young kids, and more!
SPONSOR: Visit PhysiVantage.com to learn about performance nutrition for strength gains, endurance, recovery, injury resistance, resilience, and longevity. SAVE15% with code: CAFE15 -- or click this link: physivantage.com/pages/performance-nutrition-for-rock-climbers
Click SUBSCRIBE and "ring the bell" for notification of future video releases and Livestream Training Café episodes!
RUNDOWN
1:40 - SIP COFFEE together — Climbers around the world unite!
2:15 - Winter training thoughts
3:30 - Why climbers should avoid taking extended time off
5:30 - Use the winter to help heal aches and pains
7:30 - Strength and power training
11:30 - Climbing-specific aerobic training
16:00 - Power endurance training
18:30 - General cardiovascular training
20:00 - Approaching holiday festivities
22:00 - Your questions answered!
22:30 - Why do I lose power during projecting, and how to keep from doing so?
27:00 - Tips for coaching young kids
30:00 - Thoughts on uneven metacarpal edges versus conventional edges for finger training
31:00 - Assessments to start the training season
36:00 - Closing thoughts and happy holidays!
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
