Aidan Roberts: Training Bulletproof Fingers and Shoulders, Mastering Mindset, and Sending Two New V17s

Jul 3, 2024

Elite climber Aidan Roberts discusses his struggles and breakthroughs in training, nutrition, tactics, and mental game. He shares insights on finger strength training, the importance of balancing progress and patience in climbing projects, and diving into creative projects like Spotter magazine. The episode also includes discussions on climbing nutrition sponsors, apparel sponsors, and a new belay device, as well as promoting bonus content for patrons.

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Intro

00:00 • 4min

Conversation at the Guest's Home in Lake District

03:48 • 2min

Evolution of Goal Setting and Struggle in Rock Climbing

05:25 • 21min

Finger Strength Training at Home Wall and Benefits of Solo vs. Group Training

26:35 • 25min

Climbing Nutrition Sponsor, Apparel Sponsor, and New Belay Device Discussion

51:55 • 4min

Balancing Progress and Patience in Climbing Projects

55:51 • 23min

Exploring Creative Projects and Content Creation

01:18:36 • 10min

Wrapping up the conversation with Aidan Roberts and promoting bonus content for patrons

01:28:08 • 5min

Elite climber Aidan Roberts shares his struggles and breakthroughs in Training, Nutrition, Tactics, and Mental Game

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