by Eric J. Hörst
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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April 10, 2025
<p class="" data-start="134" data-end="389"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">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 reinvent your training for better results.</span></p> <p class="" data-start="391" data-end="793"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">In this hour-long lecture, Coach Hörst breaks down 10 common training mistakes. Chances are, one, two, or maybe even several of these missteps will hit close to home. But don’t get discouraged—get psyched! Identifying these flaws empowers you to train smarter day in and day out, and to course-correct your long-term plan. That’s the key to unlocking more effective training—and real gains on the rock!</span></p> <p class="" data-start="795" data-end="863"><span style= "font-size: 12pt;">Start your journey toward better training and harder climbing today!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">RUNDOWN</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">0:16 - Welcome statement...</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">0:53 - Eric introduces the powerful topic of correcting common training mistakes. Whether you're current in a serious training block or just doing weekday maintenance training as a tune-up for weekend sending, this is a must-listen episode. </span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1:50 - Common Mistake #1: Training without a well-designed and personalized plan for improvement.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">5:20 - Mistake #2: Copying someone else’s training program (aka "copy cat training")</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">9:30 - Mistake #3: Doing the exact same workout over and over without modification, progression, or deload periods. (aka “Groundhog Day” Training)</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">16:28 - Mistake #4: Doing little or no sub-maximal climbing (aka always projecting, limit climbing, and "competing with yourself").</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href= "https://trainingforclimbing.com/podcast-21-energy-system-training-part-1/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Listen to the first in a series of five T4C podcasts on Energy System Training >></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">25:15 - Mistake #5: Not doing any generalized aerobic training</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">[Brief Commercial Break] - <a href= "https://physivantage.com/discount/podcast15?redirect=%2Fcollections%2Fsupplements-for-climbers" target="_blank" rel="noopener">SAVE 15% on PhysiVantage Nutrition >></a> (code: <strong>PODCAST15</strong>)</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">33:45 - Mistake #6: Doing little or no max-strength finger flexor training</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">40:37 - Mistake #7: Doing little or no antagonist and stabilizer muscle training</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">44:45 - Mistake #8: Getting drawn into a serious weight lifting, body building, or cross-fit style program</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">50:00 - Mistake #9: Ignoring -- and training through -- developing aches and pains</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href= "https://trainingforclimbing.com/podcast-39-climbing-injuries-a-perfect-storm-brewing/"> Listen to T4C podcast #39 on the "Perfect Storm" for climbing injuries >></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">59:00 - Mistake #10: Overeating (or undereating) and failing to provide your body with the energy and building blocks needed to gain strength, endurance, resilience, and recovery faster.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1:09:30 - Eric serves up his final thoughts on how you can use the informtion from this podcast to take your climbing to the next level!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1:10:30 - Eric invites you to sign up to his <strong>Training For Climbing Newsletter</strong>...for a monthly dose (or two) of training content to your inbox! Go to <a href= "https://trainingforclimbing.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">TrainingForClimbing.com</a> and enter your name and email in the pop up box that appears.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Contact Eric on Instagram @eric_horst or @training4climbing -- subscribe to <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@training4climbing" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Eric's T4C YouTube channel</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href= "https://physivantage.com/discount/podcast15">*** Save 15% on PhysiVantage Nutrition with checkout code: PODCAST15 ***</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Support the Training For Climbing podcast sponsor, <a href="https://physivantage.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">PhysiVantage</a>. Get 15% off full-priced nutrition for strength gains, endurance, recovery, and injury resistance. Use checkout code: <a href= "https://physivantage.com/discount/podcast15" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">PODCAST15</a> (North America only).</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Europe and elsewhere visit <a href= "https://shop.epictv.com/en/brand/physiv%C4%81ntage" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">EPIC-TV Shop</a> or <a href= "https://www.bananafingers.co.uk/brand/physivantage" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">BananaFingers.com</a> to get your PhysiVantage!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">PLEASE write a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and SHARE this podcast with a friend!</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">SAVE on <a href= "https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=068e9e04-44b5-4c1c-98f8-76881511fc5a&website_id=05d521e9-bd5e-46fb-9fd8-db2a9af5f910&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportiva.com%2F"> La Sportiva shoes here >></a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Thank you! <a href= "https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=068e9e04-44b5-4c1c-98f8-76881511fc5a&website_id=05d521e9-bd5e-46fb-9fd8-db2a9af5f910&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportiva.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">La Sportiva</a>, <a href= "https://www.maximropes.com/home/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Maxim Ropes</a>, <a href="https://dmmclimbing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DMM Climbing</a>, <a href= "https://frictionlabs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Friction Labs</a></strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Music by Misty Murphy</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Follow Eric on <a href= "https://twitter.com/train4climbing" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Twitter @Train4Climbing</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Check out <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/training4climbing">Eric’s YouTube channel</a>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><a href= "https://www.facebook.com/TrainingForClimbing" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Follow Eric on Facebook!</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">And on Instagram at: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/training4climbing/">Training4Climbing</a></span></p> <p><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Copyright 2025 Eric Hörst | Horst Training, LLC.</span></p>
March 5, 2025
<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">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.</p> <p>If you're an intermediate climber passionate about improving — or an advanced climber who's hit a plateau — then this is a must-listen episode.</p> <p>Even veteran climbers and professionals can use this strategy to refine their skills and “sharpen the saw” each season. America’s top sport climber, Jonathan Siegrist, has shared with me that he enjoys and benefits from this approach to route climbing.</p> <p>So, what is this mysterious climbing strategy?</p> <p>Listen in now to find out!</p> <p>RUNDOWN</p> <p>0:16 - Welcome statement...</p> <p>0:38 - Eric sets the stage for revealing a powerful route climbing strategy that really can level up your mental and technical climbing skills. This approach to route climbing is NOT "projecting" or "onsight" climbing...</p> <p>(Learn more about projecting from T4C podcasts <span style= "font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%; font-family: 'Calibri',sans-serif; mso-ascii-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ligatures: none; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA;"><a href="https://trainingforclimbing.com/t4c-podcast-76-the-optimal-mindset-for-projecting-sending-the-climb/">#76</a>, <a href= "https://trainingforclimbing.com/podcast-53-effective-projecting-and-secret-for-sending/"> #53</a>, and <a href= "https://trainingforclimbing.com/podcast-12-the-10-4-rule-for-effective-projecting-steady-improvement/"> #12</a></span></p> <p>4:00 - What is this powerful strategy?</p> <p>6:19 - Learn the 6 powerful benefits of climbing with the intention for second-go sending of a route.</p> <p>13:50 - Do you need more endurance? Faster recovery? More stamina when climbing at elevation? Learn about SENDURE-X from PhysiVantage. <a href= "https://physivantage.com/discount/podcast15">Save 15% with checkeout code: PODCAST15 at PhysiVantage.com</a></p> <p>15:20 - Learn 7 tips and techniques for excelling at second-go climbing</p> <p>16:05 - 1. Pick the right grade of route for leveraging the second-go strategy.</p> <p>18:35 - 2. Pick the right belayer to endure the belay duty of your first go!</p> <p>20:10 - 3. Work the crux sequence thoroughly! Think out of the box and experiment with a range of beta solutions. Take special note of the "feel beta" of you sequence you settle on.</p> <p>22:10 - 4. Use tickmarks (judiciously) as visual cues for a critical foot or hand hold.</p> <p>23:00 - 5. Find the obvious rests...and search for inobvious, but possibly vital nuanced rest positions for the send go.</p> <p>24:05 - 6. Be sure you know the easier sections of climbing -- they might not feel so easy on point!</p> <p>25:15 - 7. BELIEVE in the second-go send! </p> <p>27:00 - What to do if you don't send?</p> <p>29:00 - What's the best ratio of onsight, project, and second-go climbing?</p> <p>30:30 - Eric's summary tips, comments, and best wishes.</p> <p>Contact Eric on Instagram @eric_horst or @training4climbing -- subscribe to <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@training4climbing" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Eric's T4C YouTube channel</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://physivantage.com/discount/podcast15">*** Save 15% on PhysiVantage Nutrition with checkout code: PODCAST15 ***</a></p> <p>Support the Training For Climbing podcast sponsor, <a href= "https://physivantage.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">PhysiVantage</a>. Get 15% off full-priced nutrition for strength gains, endurance, recovery, and injury resistance. Use checkout code: <a href= "https://physivantage.com/discount/podcast15" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">PODCAST15</a> (North America only).</p> <p>Europe and elsewhere visit <a href= "https://shop.epictv.com/en/brand/physiv%C4%81ntage" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">EPIC-TV Shop</a> or <a href= "https://www.bananafingers.co.uk/brand/physivantage" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">BananaFingers.com</a> to get your PhysiVantage!</p> <p>PLEASE write a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and SHARE this podcast with a friend!</p> <p>SAVE on <a href= "https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=068e9e04-44b5-4c1c-98f8-76881511fc5a&website_id=05d521e9-bd5e-46fb-9fd8-db2a9af5f910&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportiva.com%2F"> La Sportiva shoes here >></a></p> <p><strong>Thank you! <a href= "https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=068e9e04-44b5-4c1c-98f8-76881511fc5a&website_id=05d521e9-bd5e-46fb-9fd8-db2a9af5f910&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportiva.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">La Sportiva</a>, <a href= "https://www.maximropes.com/home/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Maxim Ropes</a>, <a href="https://dmmclimbing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DMM Climbing</a>, <a href= "https://frictionlabs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Friction Labs</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Music by Misty Murphy</strong></p> <p>Follow Eric on <a href="https://twitter.com/train4climbing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter @Train4Climbing</a></p> <p>Check out <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/training4climbing">Eric’s YouTube channel</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TrainingForClimbing" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Follow Eric on Facebook!</a></p> <p>And on Instagram at: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/training4climbing/">Training4Climbing</a></p> <p>Copyright 2025 Eric Hörst | Horst Training, LLC.</p>
February 4, 2025
<p>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 optimizing climbing training, injury prevention, key dietary interventions, performance hacks, and the role of self-discipline and sacrifice. We also explore best practices tailored for hard-training climbers over 35. No matter your age, this episode is packed with actionable insights you can start applying today!</p> <p>RUNDOWN</p> <p>0:15 - Coach Eric Hörst's welcome statement.</p> <p>0:30 - Introduction of my guest, Thomas Cunningham, MD.</p> <p>2:40 - Thomas' bio and backstory </p> <p>3:20 - "Medicine 3.0" ...aka functional medicine to optimize health and performance.</p> <p>6:00 - Overview of topics we'll be covering today.</p> <p>7:35 - Tips for older climbers.</p> <p>10:00 - The importance of being intentional in your training.</p> <p>11:00 - Eric's use of 2-a-day workouts.</p> <p>13:00 - Scheduling your workouts.</p> <p>15:45 - Specificity of training.</p> <p>17:30 - Strive for "injury avoidance" mindset.</p> <p>19:50 - Training and time hacks for busy individuals.</p> <p>21:00 - Thomas' tips for effective cragging and projecting.</p> <p>24:00 - The benefits of having a home training wall and/or equipment.</p> <p>27:50 - Eric's "do something every day" MO for older athletes.</p> <p>29:00 - Scheduling aerobic vs. anaerobic training sessions.</p> <p>30:30 - A quick review of some popular training and bio-hacks.</p> <p>31:35 - Daily protein requirements for hard-training climbers.</p> <p>33:20 - Pros and cons of fasting...</p> <p>36:00 - Protein timing and use of supplemental protein for reaching daily protein targets.</p> <p>38:00 - Thomas and Eric serve up a few things they wish they knew when they were younger climbers.</p> <p>38:45 - Proactive approach to injuries...</p> <p>40:15 - Learning to listen to your body's sensations...and heeding its warning signals.</p> <p>41:20 - Developing self-awareness of your recovery status.</p> <p>42:20 - The vital importance of actual climbing time (over time spent strength and fitness training).</p> <p>44:45 - Developing better recovery practices.</p> <p>46:00 - Importance of a proper warm-up process before climbing.</p> <p>46:45 - The power of self-discipine and sacrifice in the long-term pursuit of your climbing potential.</p> <p>48:20 - Eric's metaphor of "taking your foot off the break...and going full gas" with your climbing!</p> <p>50:35 - Wrap up</p> <p>50:50 - Contact information for Eric -- DM @eric_horst on Instagram</p> <p>51:10 - Watch this interview on <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/@training4climbing" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Eric's T4C YouTube channel</a>. Subscribe!</p> <p>51:15 - Please leave a review on Apple Podcasts</p> <p>51:40 - Goodbye and "Hörst Out!</p> <p><a href="https://physivantage.com/discount/podcast15">*** Save 15% on PhysiVantage Nutrition with checkout code: PODCAST15 ***</a></p> <p>Support the Training For Climbing podcast sponsor, <a href= "https://physivantage.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">PhysiVantage</a>. Get 15% off full-priced nutrition for strength gains, endurance, recovery, and injury resistance. Use checkout code: <a href= "https://physivantage.com/discount/podcast15" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">PODCAST15</a> (North America only). Europe and elsewhere visit <a href="https://shop.epictv.com/en/brand/physiv%C4%81ntage" target="_blank" rel="noopener">EPIC-TV Shop</a> or <a href= "https://www.bananafingers.co.uk/brand/physivantage" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">BananaFingers.com</a> to get your PhysiVantage!</p> <p>PLEASE write a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts and SHARE this podcast with a friend!</p> <p>SAVE on <a href= "https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=068e9e04-44b5-4c1c-98f8-76881511fc5a&website_id=05d521e9-bd5e-46fb-9fd8-db2a9af5f910&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportiva.com%2F"> La Sportiva shoes here >></a></p> <p><strong>Thank you! <a href= "https://www.avantlink.com/click.php?tt=cl&merchant_id=068e9e04-44b5-4c1c-98f8-76881511fc5a&website_id=05d521e9-bd5e-46fb-9fd8-db2a9af5f910&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sportiva.com%2F" target="_blank" rel="noopener">La Sportiva</a>, <a href= "https://www.maximropes.com/home/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Maxim Ropes</a>, <a href="https://dmmclimbing.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">DMM Climbing</a>, <a href= "https://frictionlabs.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Friction Labs</a></strong></p> <p><strong>Music by Misty Murphy</strong></p> <p>Follow Eric on <a href="https://twitter.com/train4climbing" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Twitter @Train4Climbing</a></p> <p>Check out <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/user/training4climbing">Eric’s YouTube channel</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/TrainingForClimbing" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">Follow Eric on Facebook!</a></p> <p>And on Instagram at: <a href= "https://www.instagram.com/training4climbing/">Training4Climbing</a></p> <p>Copyright 2025 Eric Hörst | Horst Training, LLC.</p>
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