Hosted by Natasha Barnes · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 16 episodes
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Climbing is a lifestyle sport. So how can you perform at your best, prevent injury, and improve your longevity in the sport all at the same time? This podcast is the answer. The Strong AF Climbing Podcast is for climbers who want to build strength to support climbing and become more resilient athletes. In this podcast, we’ll talk about all things strength training for climbers, rehab and managing climbing injuries! Hosted by Dr. Natasha Barnes, an elite athlete herself and strength and rehab coach for climbers. Listen to the podcast and hop aboard the gainz train!
Natasha Barnes hosts The Strong AF Climbing Podcast, a health show with 16 episodes published.
Most hypermobile people are told to avoid strength training — but what if the key to stability is actually lifting heavy? Taylor Goldberg, a fellow chiropractor turned hypermobility coach, reveals how progressive, heavy
The Strength-to-Weight Ratio Debate: Why "Just Get Lighter" is as Oversimplified advice. Climbers often dismiss strength training for not transferring directly to climbing performance—but then turn around and treat weigh
Strength training is one of the most common things climbers tell me they want to do, and also one of the most common things they quit. Not because they are lazy. Not because they do not care. But because it makes them so
In this episode, I sit down with my friend and client Dani , a somatic psychotherapist and climber, to talk about how the body and mind communicate — and what it really means to feel your feelings . Dani shares how her o
This episode breaks down the truth about muscle imbalances and asymmetry in athletes. Natasha and Ryan explore why asymmetry is normal, why it often gets blamed for injuries without evidence, and why strength training an
If you’ve fallen off your training routine, this episode is your restart button. In this conversation, Natasha breaks down why we lose momentum and what it actually takes to rebuild consistency that lasts. You’ll learn h
If your shoulder still hurts no matter how much rehab you’ve done, this episode is for you. We’re digging into why traditional shoulder rehab fails climbers , what the latest shoulder pain research actually says, and how
In this episode, I unpack why traditional shoulder rehab often fails climbers — and how to rethink the entire approach. Using guided reasoning and evidence from leading studies, we challenge the most common myths about s
In this episode, we dive into the complexities of shoulder pain and pathology, particularly in the context of climbing. Natasha explores how MRI findings often reveal abnormalities that may not correlate with pain or dys
Join us as we delve into the topic of shoulder pain among climbers. In this episode, Natasha shares insights on the prevalence of shoulder injuries, the impact on climbers' lives, and the surprising statistics that revea
In this episode Natasha emphasizes the significance of consistency in training, discussing how it leads to long-term progress. She addresses common mental barriers like black and white thinking, encourages the creation o
Today I’m pulling back the curtain on what the Foundational Strength Training Program actually is. Because if you’ve ever looked at it and thought, “Eh, I could just get a program like this on ChatGPT or in a climbing tr
Takeaways from the episode: Strength training is essential for climbers. Feeling wiped out after lifting indicates a need for capacity building. General physical preparedness (GPP) is crucial for handling both climbing a
In this episode, Natasha discusses the common reasons why training plans fail and offers practical strategies to create more realistic and flexible training schedules. She emphasizes the importance of mindset shifts, the
What does it really mean to be a lifer in climbing? Is strength training just a trend, or is it the key to climbing longevity? In this episode, I sit down with climbing coach and longtime boulderer Jesse Firestone to tal
This week, we dive into a compelling episode featuring Tammy Wilson, an accomplished climber and endurance athlete. Tammy shares her inspiring journey, from discovering climbing in the midst of a snowboarding career to s
Today we have a remarkable guest who embodies the perfect balance of elite climbing and strength training. Kelly Birch, a climber who has sent routes up to V14 and has a background in competitive powerlifting. Kelly shar
In today’s episode, we're tackling an important topic that often goes misunderstood in the world of sports and fitness: the complex role of imaging, specifically MRIs, in diagnosing and managing injuries. From overuse in
In this latest episode of the Strong AF Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative world of pelvic health with our guest expert, Dr. Annemarie Everett, DPT, UCSF grad, a specialist in pelvic floor care, WCS Emeritus (
In today's episode, we're tackling a mindset hurdle that many of us face: the "all or nothing" thinking. This common cognitive distortion can throw a wrench into our training consistency, making us believe that it's eith
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