The TrainingBeta Podcast: A Climbing Training Podcast

TBP 258: Training and Climbing for People with Full-Time Jobs

May 1, 2024

Coaches Alex Stiger & Matt Pincus discuss training climbers with full-time jobs. Topics include fitting training into workdays, nutrition tips for shift workers, bouldering for 9-5 employees, avoiding overtraining, and balancing climbing with work. Bonus content covers FOMO, training plans, hanging, and more.

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Matt Pincus

Alex Stiger

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Quick takeaways

Balancing recovery from work shifts and short, effective training sessions can prevent overtraining for shift workers.

Utilize regular climbing partners for consistency, focus on specific climbing goals during weekdays, and save complex projects for weekends for 9-to-5 workers.

Introduce variety in workouts based on climbing goals, customize sessions to address weaknesses, and push beyond comfort zones for routine climbers.

Deep dives

Shift Worker Training Schedule

Shift workers, balancing long shifts and climbing goals, are advised to prioritize recovery from work shifts and climbing training fatigue. Short, concise training sessions, like hangboarding or strength exercises during breaks, can help bridge gaps between climbing sessions. Adjusting the schedule to ensure high-quality sessions and engaging in short but effective workouts can prevent overtraining and maintain consistency.

Introduction

4min

Balancing Training with Work Constraints and Common Pitfalls

3min

Balancing Climbing and Training with Full-Time Jobs

23min

Nutrition Strategies for Shift Workers with Limited Eating Time

3min

Navigating Protein Options in Cafeteria Meals and Coaching Services Offered

2min

Balancing Climbing and a Nine-to-Five

27min

Balancing Climbing and Full-Time Jobs

20min

Exploring Program FOMO and Training Strategies

2min

I talked with coaches Alex Stiger and Matt Pincus about how they coach their clients to make the best use of their time outside of work to train and climb. And I talk about how to eat well throughout every day to fuel yourself for climbing and training, regardless of what your busy schedule looks like.

We looked at three case studies:

The 9-5 employee
Shift workers (health care workers, etc)
Parent who may or may not have a job

Things We Covered

How to fit training in even on work days for a shift worker
What to do on days off after shift work stint is over
Nutrition tips for shift workers
Should 9-5’ers focus on bouldering to make the most of their time?
How often to be training and climbing
Making sure to vary sessions
Different climbing/training schedules for weekend warriors
How to avoid overtraining
Importance of having a plan B if you’re a parent
Usefulness of home walls for parents
Bonus Content on Patreon

Patreon Bonus Content

There’s some bonus content at the end of this episode about:

Having FOMO when we see pros’ training plans on social media
How to know what’s right for YOU
Minimum effective dosage of hanging and weight lifting
How my climbing training has evolved to be almost completely on-the-wall and why that’s still considered “training”
What is “training” exactly?
You can find that bonus content and the uncut, ad-free episode without intro or outro on my Patreon page.

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