The Training For Mountaineering Podcast

In this episode, I explore muscular endurance workouts a mountaineer can use, which is slightly different from the typical approach of loaded elevation climbing or high repetition strength training. =...

12 Sep 202511min

Ankle pain and sprains are incredibly common in the mountaineering community. In this episode, I explore five areas of training a mountaineer can use to build up their strength, endurance and resilien...

5 Sep 202525min

Long-duration, steady-state cardio is the foundation of any training plan for mountaineers. But all too often, I see 'novel training methods' pitched as a potential replacement for this type of traini...

29 Aug 202511min

Many mountaineers are VERY driven individuals. This can be beneficial in many situations, but it can often lead to numerous distractions that hinder focus on training. In this episode, we explore a f...

22 Aug 202514min

In this episode, we explore the idea of 1 repetition maximum for mountaineers, and answer the question, 'Should mountaineers aim for certain 1RM targets in their training? == Want to get fit, strong ...

15 Aug 20259min

In this episode, we explore an important consideration which can make a major difference to a mountaineer's performance, comfort and mood when at high altitude. == Want to get fit, strong and resilie...

8 Aug 202514min

Speed is rarely a limiting factor for mountaineers and would usually not be considered a priority for their training. However, there are a few situations where developing specific speed can be importa...

1 Aug 202523min

In this episode, I explore a common mistake I see from mountaineers when it comes to their training and managing pain, discomfort and injuries. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mounta...

25 Jul 202511min