“Learn how to train, then train hard, then train smart. Most people will never have to go past step two.”

Coach Blake Cash and I discuss our new Proven Plans, how they came about, where their value lies, and what we've learned from them.

Meghan Baker is a 43 year old mom (to a teenager), who works 50 hours a week, volunteers, and still makes time to train for climbing.

Trying to balance life with climbing is TOUGH WORK.

In this episode, I sit down with Charlie Manganiello, from ClimbStrong, to find out how we can all perform in multiple sports.

If you want to be better prepared this season, the time to start planning your training is NOW.

So we’ve talked about campusing, but how do we actually implement it?

I've gotten several questions about my schedule during my High/Low training so let's talk a little about how I created it.

For those that have never undertaken a project, it can be intimidating just to decide on the right route.

Arthur writes:  I'm a month away from a climbing trip… What is the optimal program for overall climbing fitness?

My thoughts on training had gotten maybe too complicated.  Too many exercises, not enough focus on the basics.

Can you simultaneously be in an intense training cycle and realistically expect to perform your best?  Doubtful. 

I've been friends with, climbed with, and offered training advice to Yasmeen Fowler for several years.

After much deliberation over a list of about 25, I've decided on the 5 ways I see experienced climbers derail their progression.

In a sport as complex as climbing, can you even begin to train simply? You can, but you have to boil it down to specifics.

Despite the fact that the climbing I most often do is steeped in endurance, I can never have too much power.

I've said it before... you have to change up the routine to see results.

Over the past few years I've learned many secrets about how to train more efficiently as a weekend warrior.