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Eric Hörst's Training For Climbing Podcast

Hosted by Eric J. Hörst · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 100 episodes

★★★★4.4(50 ratings · Apple Podcasts)

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Training and performance podcasts by Eric Hörst, the internationally renowned author, researcher, climbing coach, and climber of 40 years. Monthly podcasts detail the latest training techniques to improve strength, power, endurance, as well as mental and technical skills. With his unique combination of veteran experience and knowledge of the cutting-edge research, Eric presents practical, effective guidelines to climb harder, reduce injury risk, and maximize the experience of moving over stone.Eric is one of the world's most knowledge climbing coaches and his eight books (and many foreign translations) have sold more than 300,000 copies worldwide. His latest book release is the 3rd edition of Training For Climbing. Learn more at: http://www.trainingforclimbing.com

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Eric J. Hörst hosts Eric Hörst's Training For Climbing Podcast, a sports show with 100 episodes published.

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#129 WEEKEND CRUSHER: From Florida to 5.13d - The Jessica Jenkins Story

May 17, 202634m

In this inspiring new "Weekend Crushers" feature, I sit down with Florida-based climber Jessica Jenkins to unpack her incredible journey from a teenager climbing plastic in Orlando to recently sending her hardest route e

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#128 - CRUSHERS: 5.14c at Age 45 - The Aaron Shamy Comeback Story

Apr 28, 202657m

In this inaugural Weekend Crushers episode of the T4C podcast, Eric Hörst sits down with Aaron Shamy—an inspiring example of what's possible when passion, persistence, and smart training intersect with real life. Aaron's

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#127 - Turning Gym Gains to Real Rock Performance: Bridging the Gap

Apr 7, 202635m

After a winter of disciplined training, stronger fingers, improved fitness, and high motivation, most climbers head outdoors expecting breakthrough performances. But the reality often hits hard—routes feel awkward, seque

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#126 - 15 Quick (Powerful) Tips to Climb Your Best This Season!

Mar 10, 202620m

Spring climbing season is here—and it's time to translate all those winter training gains into real performance on the rock. In this episode, Eric Hörst shares 15 practical mindset and strategy tips to help you climb you

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#125 - EXPERT: The Great Nutrition Reset - Unlocking the New Real Food Pyramid

Feb 5, 202651m

In this episode, Eric Hörst and nutrition science graduate student Jonathan Hörst discuss the newly updated U.S. dietary guidance and the concept of a "flipped" or re-prioritized food pyramid that emphasizes nutrient den

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#124 - 15 Concepts That Changed My Life

Jan 6, 202642m

If there's one podcast you listen to this week, I hope it's this one! I'm genuinely proud of this episode, as it distills some of the most powerful concepts I've learned, refined, and applied over the past 30 years. I be

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#123 - Effective Training - Part 2 - Applying a Systems Approach to Program Design

Dec 15, 202532m

In this second installment of a two-part series, Coach Eric Hörst takes the high-level systems philosophy introduced in Episode #122 and brings it down to earth with practical, actionable guidance. This episode walks lis

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#122 - Train More Effectively: The Systems Approach That Will Transform Your Climbing

Dec 9, 202545m

This episode is the first in a two-part deep dive into designing a comprehensive, long-term systems approach to training. Coach Eric Hörst unpacks—in rich detail—how systems actually function, and he highlights how trans

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#121 - Connective Tissue Training for Strength, Resilience, and Performance

Nov 11, 202555m

Modern athletes know that strength and endurance alone aren't enough. The ability to generate power efficiently, resist injury, and recover quickly depends just as much on the health of connective tissues—tendons, ligame

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#120 - Conquer the Pump! Training and Tactics to Climb Your Best at the Red River Gorge (and elsewhere)

Oct 8, 202544m

If you're a connoisseur of steep routes, this episode is for you! We've assembled a "Red River Pump" roundtable that reveals the training methods, tactics, and insider strategies for climbing your best on the overhanging

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#119 - 5 Powerful Lessons from Emily Harrington's "Girl Climber" Movie

Sep 9, 202527m

Learn five powerful lessons for achieving big, difficult goals that I took away from watching Girl Climber -- the new film that chronicles Emily Harrington's incredible, multi-year journey to free-climb El Capitan's Gold

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#118 - Wes Schweitzer - Training to Boulder V10 (Pro Football Player Turned Climber!)

Aug 11, 202546m

After nine years as an NFL offensive lineman for the Falcons, Commanders, and Jets, Wes Schweitzer has traded 330-pound trench battles for crimps, slopers, and steep boulders! In this inspiring conversation, Wes shares h

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#117: Manage Fear Like A Pro - 18 Tips for Winning the Climbing Head Games!

Jul 9, 20251h 36m

Nothing is more elemental to climbing than fear. The fear of falling, getting hurt, failing, looking foolish, or simply facing the unknown can feel torturous—and even paralyzing. To climb efficiently and confidently—and

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#116: Climb Better TODAY! 15 In-Season Tips to Level Up Now!

Jun 10, 20251h 4m

Coach Hörst shares 15 game-changing tips to elevate your climbing this season. Performance gains aren't made solely in the gym. As Coach Hörst explains, there's a lot you can do in-season —technically, tactically, and nu

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#115: Training Strategy for the Next Grade -- A collab with Ryan Devlin of the Struggle Podcast

May 6, 202553m

What does it take to break through to the next climbing grade? With each new milestone, the challenge grows harder—but potentially more rewarding. In this special collaboration with The Struggle Podcast , I coach Ryan De

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#114: Common Training Mistakes That May Be Limiting Your Climbing

Apr 10, 20251h 12m

The podcast is a classic Eric Hörst tour de force of climbing wisdom! No matter your ability level, training background, or goals, listening to this episode will challenge your current approach and inspire you to reinven

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#113: A Powerful (and Overlooked) Route Climbing Strategy for Leveling Up!

Mar 5, 202532m

In this episode, I reveal a powerful — and often overlooked — strategy for developing the mental, technical, and tactical skills needed to level up your climbing. If you're an intermediate climber passionate about improv

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#112: EXPERT: Tips for Optimizing Climbing Training with Dr. Thomas Cunningham

Feb 4, 202552m

Welcome to the first episode in a special series of performance-focused conversations with my friend, Dr. Thomas Cunningham. In this fast-paced discussion, we dive into a wide range of topics, including tips for optimizi

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#111: Training & Life Upgrades to Send 2025!

Jan 7, 202547m

Dear Listener, How about -- together -- we all try to SEND 2025? In other words, let's try to upgrade our thoughts and actions in all we do to make 2025 our best year yet! Towards this end, in this episode I will serve u

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#110: Join My "SEND 2025" Challenge! (deadline to join January 3, 2025)

Dec 28, 20248m

In this brief episode, I invite you to join my "Send 2025" New Year's Challenge! JOIN the SEND 2025 CHALLENGE by filling out this brief Google Form >> I designed this free 6-week challenge to help motivate and inspire a

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