Climbing Gold

Put Me In Coach

May 24, 2024

Kris Hampton, Founder of the Power Company, discusses the evolution of climbing training, the difference between coach and trainer roles, and the limits of human potential in climbing. Topics include balancing strength and skill development, managing training for busy schedules, and the psychological aspects of climbing performance.

53:50

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Kris Hampton

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Quick takeaways

Shift from excessive volume to high-quality training for climbing performance and injury prevention.

Importance of emotional aspect in climbing coaching for overcoming mental barriers and enhancing performance.

Evolution of climbing gym settings towards friendlier and diverse holds for varied climbing needs and reduced strain.

Deep dives

Importance of Rest and Quality over Quantity

Focusing on high-quality training over excessive volume like historical emphasis on pull-ups for climbing. The shift towards more concise and focused training sessions rather than excessive volume to prevent injuries and enhance climbing performance.

Introduction

2min

Evolution and Importance of Climbing Training

16min

Efficient Training for Busy Professionals and Quality Endorsements

3min

Optimizing Training for Busy Climbers

9min

Evolution of Climbing Abilities Across Generations

3min

Evolution of Climbing Training Strategies

18min

Exploring the Psychological Depths of Climbing Coaching and Training

4min

When Kris Hampton launched the Power Company, training for climbing was in an awkward adolescence. Research and tactics were woefully behind adjacent sports like gymnastics. Gym sessions were a stop gap for time outside and training programs were the realm of competitive youth teams and a few hardened professionals. We dive into the evolution of training, the difference between a coach and a trainer, and how close we are to the limits of human possibility.

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Climbing Gold

Put Me In Coach

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Importance of Rest and Quality over Quantity

Emphasis on Emotional and Psychological Element in Coaching

Shift Towards Friendlier Gym Environments

Differentiation Between Training and Coaching

Exploration of Human Potential in Climbing

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