The Training For Mountaineering Podcast TFM5: Stay Fit For Mountaineering All Year Round (Part One)
Jun 28, 2020
Discover a simple training system tailored for mountaineers aiming for year-round fitness. Learn how to maintain sustainable fitness levels without chasing 100% peak performance. Rowan shares insights on aerobic capacity, low-intensity long sessions, and effective recovery strategies. He emphasizes the role of higher-intensity cardio tailored specifically for mountaineering. Plus, find out how to seamlessly integrate your mountain trips into your training plan for optimal performance throughout the year.
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Prioritise Aerobic Capacity
- Develop aerobic capacity continuously because it's the single most important fitness trait for mountaineers.
- Keep building aerobic capacity over years; it's effectively limitless and crucial for longer, faster efforts.
Rotate Low-Intensity Cardio Options
- Compile many low-intensity cardio options you enjoy and can sustain for 30+ minutes.
- Rotate one long session type weekly and progressively increase it by ~5–10% each week.
Progress Time Gradually And Switch Modalities
- Start your weekly long session at a sustainable duration and add 5–10% time each week, then use deload weeks to reduce volume.
- Run activity blocks for ~8 weeks then switch modalities to avoid boredom and overuse.