The Training For Mountaineering Podcast

In this episode I explore 4 areas of training which I believe EVERY mountaineer should be incorporating into their week.  == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? ...

10 Jan 20259min

Welcome back to the show! It has been a LONG time in between episodes... but at the start of 2025 we are getting this podcast back in action! Inside this episode we explore what happened to the podca...

10 Jan 20256min

In this episode, I discuss a simple list of recovery strategies a mountaineer can use, to optimize their recovery after training.   Each of these strategies is simple, cost-effective and time-efficien...

18 Okt 202017min

In this episode, I discuss four forgotten muscles for mountaineers, which often get overlooked in their strength training, but which can have some fantastic benefits if training correctly. == Want to...

4 Okt 202014min

In this episode, I share some simple tips on how a mountaineer can train their body for descents, and ensure they can stay comfortable and safe on this part of the mountain. == Want to get fit, strong...

27 Sep 202016min

In this episode, I discuss some simple actions a mountaineer can take as part of their pre-training routine, to ensure they are performing at their best, and getting the most out of their training for...

20 Sep 202014min

In this episode, we explore part two of our fitness testing for mountaineers. Here we discuss a range of strength, endurance and core assessments a mountaineer can use, as well as when is the best tim...

13 Sep 202015min

In this episode, I discuss fitness tests and assessments for mountaineers. We explore why they are important, what makes a good fitness assessment and a few ways to test aerobic fitness for mountainee...

2 Sep 202020min