The Training For Mountaineering Podcast

Rowan Smith: Mountaineering Fitness Coach
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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

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