Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 55 minutes ago
In this free coaching session Eric Horst provides the keys for effectively transitioning from winter gym training mode to outdoor performance climbing mode.
Moving from indoor training to outdoor climbing is one of the most deceptively challenging phases in a climber’s season. Even after a strong winter of structured training—PRs on hangboards, Kilter board gains, or improved strength metrics—performance outdoors often lags behind expectations. This isn’t a failure of training; it’s a mismatch between environments.
Coach Horst provides 5 strategies for making a smooth transition and climbing your best in the season ahead. After the 18:00 minute mark, there's a Q&A segment covers a range of topics—route recommendations, aerobic vs. interval training, and pre-trip programming—but the central theme reinforces the main message: performance is context-specific, and training must align with your climbing goals and environment.
Join the conversation with coach Hörst on future live broadcasts! Subscribe to the Training4Climbing channel and ring the bell for notification of the next live stream. Bring your questions...and coffee!
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Follow Eric on Twitter @Train4Climbing twitter.com/train4climbing
Expert 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
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In this free coaching session Eric Horst provides the keys for effectively transitioning from winter gym training mode to outdoor performance climbing mode.
Moving from indoor training to outdoor climbing is one of the most deceptively challenging phases in a climber’s season. Even after a strong winter of structured training—PRs on hangboards, Kilter board gains, or improved strength metrics—performance outdoors often lags behind expectations. This isn’t a failure of training; it’s a mismatch between environments.
Coach Horst provides 5 strategies for making a smooth transition and climbing your best in the season ahead. After the 18:00 minute mark, there's a Q&A segment covers a range of topics—route recommendations, aerobic vs. interval training, and pre-trip programming—but the central theme reinforces the main message: performance is context-specific, and training must align with your climbing goals and environment.
Join the conversation with coach Hörst on future live broadcasts! Subscribe to the Training4Climbing channel and ring the bell for notification of the next live stream. Bring your questions...and coffee!
SPONSOR: Visit PhysiVantage.com to learn about performance nutrition for strength gains, endurance, recovery, injury resistance, resilience, and longevity.
North American climbers 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!
FREE eBook: 10 Must-Do Exercises for Climbers: physivantage.com/blogs/news/free-ebook-10-must-do-exercises-for-climbers-2025
physivantage.com/blogs/news/free-e-book-download-offer-for-physivantage-insiders
Visit Eric's Training for Climbing website and sign up for his free training newsletter: trainingforclimbing.com
Follow Eric on Twitter @Train4Climbing twitter.com/train4climbing
Expert 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
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
