The Training For Mountaineering Podcast21 Jun 2020

TFM4: The Benefits Of Strength Training For Mountaineers

In this episode, I explore the fantastic benefits strength training can provide and why it is essential in your mountaineering preparations! Traditionally, strength training has been overlooked in the mountaineering world. And in my opinion, it is probably the most misunderstood, undervalued and misapplied method of training out there for mountaineers. But if done right, it has some absolutely amazing benefits for you in both your training and your time on the mountain. This episode with explores 4 significant benefits of strength training for a mountaineer, plus the science to back it up. You will learn:

Why strength training can be considered the single best thing you can do to prevent injury (both in your training and while on the mountain)
How strength training can affect your energy output while on the mountain
How strength training can (theoretically) help you perform better at high altitude
What military studies show us in regards to strength training and hiking speed
How strength training can make every step or move easier on the mountain
The often overlooked (but critical!) aspect of mental strength, which strength training can help a mountaineer with

Studies Referenced In This Episode: The effectiveness of exercise interventions to prevent sports injuries: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (https://bjsm.bmj.com/content/48/11/871) Explosive Training and Heavy Weight Training are Effective for Improving Running Economy in Endurance Athletes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.( https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27497600) A systematic review of the effects of physical training on load carriage performance. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22130400) === Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures?

Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online-mountaineer.html

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