Collagen Peptides Could Boost Your Power: New Study Shows Gains in Tendon & Muscle Stiffness A new study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise suggests that taking collagen peptides daily could make your muscles and tendons stiffer—in a good way—and help you produce explosive power more effectively. The Study – Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Researchers followed […] The post Study: Collagen Peptides Could Boost Your Power! appeared first on Training For...| Training For Climbing – by Eric Hörst
Learn two vital techniques for effective climbing on steep routes and boulders. This video breakdown of a short 5.14 power-endurance route in Wyoming highlights two essential techniques for climbing steep, powerful terrain—both outdoors and in the gym: the foot flag and the drop knee. 1. The Flag Flagging your free foot behind your supporting leg […] The post Steep Route Techniques to Climb Harder (Video Analysis) appeared first on Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst.| Training For Climbing – by Eric Hörst
After nine years as an NFL offensive lineman for the Falcons, Commanders, and Jets, Wes Schweitzer has traded 330-pound trench battles for crimps, slopers, and steep boulders! In this inspiring conversation, Wes shares how climbing started as elbow rehab modality, turned into a passion, and even improved his football performance. We dive into the parallels […] The post Podcast #118: Wes Schweitzer – Training to Boulder V10 (Pro Football Player Turned Climber!) appeared first on Training F...| Training For Climbing – by Eric Hörst
Ten 5.14s in a Four Months! Twenty-two-year-old Jonathan Hörst has been on an absolute tear this year, capped by his first grade 9 ascent—Mutation (5.14d/9a), the hardest route at Wyoming’s Wild Iris. After graduating from Penn State last year with a degree in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Jon devoted more time to climbing before starting […] The post Sending 5.14+ at 185+ Pounds — Jonathan Horst is Crushing! appeared first on Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst.| Training For Climbing – by Eric Hörst
In this episode of Training Café, coach Hörst explores the best training approach ahead of an upcoming period of performance climbing. Whether you’re a boulderer or sport climber, coach will provide you with some valuable tips to crush your project! Around the 21:20 mark, coach answers a series of viewer questions on spray wall and […] The post Training Cafe #87 – 8 Weeks Out: Training for Send Season! appeared first on Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst.| Training For Climbing – by Eric Hörst
Veteran sport climber Jonathan Siegrist continues to defy expectations in 2025 with a mix of elite-level sends, meticulous training, and dialed-in recovery strategies. Read on for some season highlights and performance tips for climbing your best!| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
Learn about common micronutrient deficiencies that may be unknowingly sabotaging athletic performance. Micronutrients—vitamins and minerals—play a critical behind-the-scenes role in energy production, muscle function, recovery, and connective tissue health. And yet, many climbers unknowingly train, climb, and recover at a deficit.| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
Learn 18 powerful tips for managing your fears, boosting confidence, and taking your climbing to the next level! Nothing is more elemental to climbing than fear. The fear of falling, getting hurt, failing, looking foolish, or simply facing the unknown can feel torturous—and even paralyzing.To climb efficiently and confidently—and to pursue your peak performance—you must learn to assess and manage fear effectively.| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
Coach Hörst shares 15 game-changing tips to elevate your climbing this season. Performance gains aren’t made solely in the gym. As Coach Hörst explains, there’s a lot you can do in-season—technically, tactically, and nutritionally—to level up your outdoor climbing.Apply just a few of these strategies today, and you might send your project sooner than expected. Put most or all into practice over the coming weeks, and you could unlock a whole new level of performance this season!| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
Learn five powerful strategies for increasing your climbing endurance. Get less pumped, climb harder, and recover faster!| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
In this introspective podcast, Eric details the vital role of improving your self-awareness in the pursuit of great efficacy in the gym, at the crag, and in pursuing any important goal. Listen in, learn, apply...and achieve!| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
If you find yourself at the crag feeling distracted, anxious, or nervous about your climb, then you will benefit from using these relaxation strategies to calm your brain and body!| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
If you find yourself feeling slow, heavy, or unmotivated to give your climb the power it needs, then these excitation strategies will help rev your engine!| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
Where your mind goes, energy flows. Beat these 6 enemies of concentration to bring your best focus to the rock, so that you can keep your eyes on the prize until the very end.| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
Maintaining concentration while you climb is an important skill to have in your quiver. Here are five techniques for improving concentration.| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
Learn ten tactical tips and techniques for effective projecting. Climb with more focus and confidence, and send your redpoint project more quickly!| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
Training hard only pays off when your body can adapt to the load so it can recover stronger. Learn how to balance climbing and training with rest and nutrition, for the sake of developing stronger tendons and reducing injury risk.| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
