
#98: Training for Bouldering with Drew Ruana vs. Training for Route Climbing
Eric Hörst's Training For Climbing Podcast
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Contrasting Training Approaches in Bouldering and Route Climbing
This chapter highlights the difference in training focus between bouldering and route climbing, emphasizing the need to target the aerobic energy system for endurance in climbing. It discusses the importance of maintaining climbing intensity levels to primarily train the aerobic system while occasionally tapping into the anaerobic reserve. The speakers delve into specific climbing sessions and training strategies, underscoring the distinct training requirements for bouldering's short, high-intensity efforts compared to route climbing's endurance demands.
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