Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 15 hours ago
In this episode of the Training Cafe, Coach Hörst talks training and lifestyle modifications for taking advantage of the new year as a chance to shatter the ceilings of the last.
EPISODE time-stamps below -- Scroll down!
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RUNDOWN
:30 - Reintroduction to the Training Cafe
1:30 - Sip coffee together -- Climbers of the world unite!
2:20 - Update on Eric's training season and home gym system
3:15 - Why athletes should change up their training methods each year for the sake on ongoing improvement
4:15 - Eric as evidence of the longevity climbing can offer
4:40 - Tip #1: Boulder more!
6:55 - The value of systems walls and interactive climbing boards like the Kilter
8:45 - When to stop climbing when training on boards or hard boulders in order to prevent injury
9:00 - How to structure a board or hard bouldering session and include it in your training week
10:50 - Tip #2: Do more motility work!
12:30 - Why mobility in the morning helps power your whole day
13:00 - Tip #3: Plan out your weekly climbing training schedule ahead of time
13:50 - How good time management makes a difference in your training
14:40 - Tip #4 - Nail your nutrition!
16:00 - Consider limiting alcohol
19:40 - Fleshing out your diet with Whole Foods
21:00 - Tip #5: Incorporate more discipline in your life!
21:30 - How body awareness can prevent injuries
24:30 - Eric's best lessons from his time with some of the world's strongest climbers like Alex Megos
29:00 - Closing thoughts, until next time!
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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
In this episode of the Training Cafe, Coach Hörst talks training and lifestyle modifications for taking advantage of the new year as a chance to shatter the ceilings of the last.
EPISODE time-stamps below -- Scroll down!
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
:30 - Reintroduction to the Training Cafe
1:30 - Sip coffee together -- Climbers of the world unite!
2:20 - Update on Eric's training season and home gym system
3:15 - Why athletes should change up their training methods each year for the sake on ongoing improvement
4:15 - Eric as evidence of the longevity climbing can offer
4:40 - Tip #1: Boulder more!
6:55 - The value of systems walls and interactive climbing boards like the Kilter
8:45 - When to stop climbing when training on boards or hard boulders in order to prevent injury
9:00 - How to structure a board or hard bouldering session and include it in your training week
10:50 - Tip #2: Do more motility work!
12:30 - Why mobility in the morning helps power your whole day
13:00 - Tip #3: Plan out your weekly climbing training schedule ahead of time
13:50 - How good time management makes a difference in your training
14:40 - Tip #4 - Nail your nutrition!
16:00 - Consider limiting alcohol
19:40 - Fleshing out your diet with Whole Foods
21:00 - Tip #5: Incorporate more discipline in your life!
21:30 - How body awareness can prevent injuries
24:30 - Eric's best lessons from his time with some of the world's strongest climbers like Alex Megos
29:00 - Closing thoughts, until next time!
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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
