

The Training For Mountaineering Podcast
Rowan Smith: Mountaineering Fitness Coach
The Training For Mountaineering Podcast is created to help mountaineers and alpinists best train, prepare and conquer their mountain adventures. Rowan shares with you the simple and proven training strategies to get you fit, strong and resilient for the mountain. Inside he dives into training, injury prevention, nutrition, mental strength and much much more. So you can have the best chance of a safe, enjoyable and successful adventure!
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Mar 21, 2025 • 11min
TFM32: Running Training For Mountaineers
Running is one of the most commonly recommended methods of training for mountaineers. For some people, it can be a fantastic option. For others, it is not something I would recommend. In this episode, I explore this subject and share my thoughts on which mountaineers should consider running and which might be better to focus on other areas of training. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Mar 14, 2025 • 15min
TFM31: Avoiding Accidents
Accidents happen in the world of mountaineering. And there are many things you cannot control in the mountains. But there is one big factor of risk management that you CAN control, which I believe doesn't get talked about enough. And that is what I explore today. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Mar 7, 2025 • 13min
TFM30: The Best Gym Exercises For Mountaineers
In this episode, I explore some of my favourite exercises mountaineers can use if they are training in a gym environment. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Feb 28, 2025 • 10min
TFM29: Endurance Or Strength Training When Short On Time? (For Mountaineers)
In this episode, I explore the question, "Is endurance or strength training best for mountaineering if short on time?" == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Feb 21, 2025 • 10min
TFM28: Don't Peak Too Early
In this episode, I explore one of the biggest issues I see from mountaineers when it comes to long-term training for a big expedition. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Feb 14, 2025 • 17min
TFM27: Different Methods Of Hill Training For Mountaineers
Hill training is core method of training for mountaineering. In this episode, I explore a few simple variations of this training to help keep things fresh and keep your fitness moving forward. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Feb 7, 2025 • 10min
TFM26: Train The Body In Balance
In this episode, I discuss a fundamental principle for strength training for mountaineering. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Jan 31, 2025 • 19min
TFM25: Planning Training Hikes For Mountaineering
In this episode, I discuss a simple approach a mountaineer can use for long-term planning for their training hikes (and other longer cardio sessions). == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Jan 24, 2025 • 18min
TFT24: A Different Way To Plan Cardio Training For Mountainerring
In this episode I explore a slightly different way a mountaineer can plan their cardio trainin (over the long term) than the 'traditional' approach which is often talked about online. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Jan 17, 2025 • 16min
TFT23: A Better Approach To Strength Training For Mountaineers
In this episode, I explore a method to structure and plan your strength training, which I believe is much more practical and effective than the 'traditional' approach many mountaineers take for their strength and endurance development. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html


