The Training For Mountaineering Podcast

Most mountainers are aware that recovery during their time is important. But the actual application of recovery protocols and strategies in the mountaineering community often leaves a lot to be desired... one aspect of recovery which often doesn't get applied well is 'active' recovery.

In this episode, we explore this topic and dive into:

• What active recovery is (and why it can be valuable for mountaineers in training)
• Common mistakes I often see from mountaineers with their active recovery
• Some simple recommendations and tips to help you get the most out of this aspect of training

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Interested in online training for mountaineering?

Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

In this episode, we share some areas a mountaineer can look at if they are always fatiguing early in their longer hikes or runs.

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Interested in online training for mountaineering?

Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

​In this episode, we explore some common myths about strength training that are commonly shared in the mountaineering community.

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Interested in online training for mountaineering?

Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

In this episode, we talk about the concept of Aerobic Deficiency 'Syndrome' for mountaineers and why I believe the conversation around this topic needs to change.

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Interested in online training for mountaineering?

Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

​In this episode, I explore some quick (but very useful) tips to help a mountaineer get better results from their strength training.

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Interested in online training for mountaineering?

Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

​In this episode, we do a follow-up on the topic of respiratory muscle training for mountaineers. And we explore HOW a mountaineer can train to see benefits in this area, plus some commonly discussed training methods that probably won't lead to improvements in this specific area.

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Interested in online training for mountaineering?

​Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

In this episode, we explore respiratory muscle training (strength training for your breathing muscles), which is a very interesting area of training for high-altitude mountaineers.

Inside, we explore:

• What is respiratory muscle training?
• The potential benefits of respiratory muscle training for high-altitude mountaineers
• How to develop and train respiratory muscle strength (and a few methods which are often talked about, but are probably not very effective)

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Interested in online training for mountaineering?

Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

In this episode, we explore an often-neglected area of training for mountaineers - upper body strength.

You will learn:

• Why is upper-body strength important for mountaineers
• Principles of effective upper body training
• A few great upper-body exercise options for mountaineers
• How to program upper body strength into your week

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Interested in online training for mountaineering?

Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Inside, I share some strategies a mountaineer can use to build and sustain mental endurance for the mountains. Fair warning, these ideas are SIMPLE - but if applied, they can make a genuine difference in the mental battle when things get tough.

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Interested in online training for mountaineering?

Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

In this episode, we explore some of the most basic (but most common) mistakes I see from mountaineers with their cardio training.

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Interested in online training for mountaineering?

Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html