The Training For Mountaineering Podcast TFM5: Stay Fit For Mountaineering All Year Round (Part One)
Jun 28, 2020
Discover a simple training system tailored for mountaineers aiming for year-round fitness. Learn how to maintain sustainable fitness levels without chasing 100% peak performance. Rowan shares insights on aerobic capacity, low-intensity long sessions, and effective recovery strategies. He emphasizes the role of higher-intensity cardio tailored specifically for mountaineering. Plus, find out how to seamlessly integrate your mountain trips into your training plan for optimal performance throughout the year.
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Realistic Year-Round Fitness Target
- You cannot sustain 100% peak fitness year-round because motivation and recovery limit you.
- Aim to maintain ~85-90% of potential as a practical long-term target.
Use 3:1 Training-to-Deload Blocks
- Break your training into four-week blocks with three weeks of work and one deload week.
- Use the deload to reduce volume and intensity so you recover and avoid chronic fatigue.
Prioritise Aerobic Capacity
- Develop aerobic capacity continuously because it's the single most important fitness trait for mountaineers.
- Keep building aerobic capacity over years; it's effectively limitless and crucial for longer, faster efforts.