TFM10: Training For Mountaineering (Without Any Mountains)

In this episode, I discuss how a mountaineer can get fit and strong for the mountains when they don't have any elevation to train on.   One of the most common questions I hear from aspiring mountaineers is:   "I have a big mountain climb coming up, but where I live is about as flat as a pancake. What can I do?"   Unfortunately, the majority of the training advice written for mountaineers is written by people who have regular access to the mountains. Maybe they grew up there. Maybe they moved closer to the mountains to help their passion. But whatever the reason is, this leads to there being a bit of a blind spot in the common advice.   But what about those who don't have access to the mountains? Who might still have mountaineering aspirations, but can't reguarly find any elevation to train on? Who might need to get mountain strong legs, but even finding the smallest hill is a struggle?   Well, if this is you, don't you worry!   You can still get fit, strong and resilient for some of the biggest mountains in the world, even if you don't have any elevation to train on. You just have to train smart.   And this episode will tell you how.     You will learn:  

• My 4-step system for training for elevation (without any mountains)
• Why max strength training cannot be neglected when training for the mountains
• The single most strength exercise a mountaineer can do in this situation
• A few examples of muscular endurance training which a mountaineer can complete when they don't have access to elevation
• Some simple guidelines to ensure your aerobic capacity training is doing the right things
• An incredibly powerful method of interval training which can do wonders for any mountaineer (and which can be completed anywhere!)

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