

The Training For Mountaineering Podcast
Rowan Smith: Mountaineering Fitness Coach
The Training For Mountaineering Podcast is created to help mountaineers and alpinists best train, prepare and conquer their mountain adventures. Rowan shares with you the simple and proven training strategies to get you fit, strong and resilient for the mountain. Inside he dives into training, injury prevention, nutrition, mental strength and much much more. So you can have the best chance of a safe, enjoyable and successful adventure!
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Feb 28, 2025 • 10min
TFM29: Endurance Or Strength Training When Short On Time? (For Mountaineers)
In this episode, I explore the question, "Is endurance or strength training best for mountaineering if short on time?" == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Feb 21, 2025 • 10min
TFM28: Don't Peak Too Early
In this episode, I explore one of the biggest issues I see from mountaineers when it comes to long-term training for a big expedition. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Feb 14, 2025 • 17min
TFM27: Different Methods Of Hill Training For Mountaineers
Hill training is core method of training for mountaineering. In this episode, I explore a few simple variations of this training to help keep things fresh and keep your fitness moving forward. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Feb 7, 2025 • 10min
TFM26: Train The Body In Balance
In this episode, I discuss a fundamental principle for strength training for mountaineering. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Jan 31, 2025 • 19min
TFM25: Planning Training Hikes For Mountaineering
In this episode, I discuss a simple approach a mountaineer can use for long-term planning for their training hikes (and other longer cardio sessions). == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Jan 24, 2025 • 18min
TFT24: A Different Way To Plan Cardio Training For Mountainerring
In this episode I explore a slightly different way a mountaineer can plan their cardio trainin (over the long term) than the 'traditional' approach which is often talked about online. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Jan 17, 2025 • 16min
TFT23: A Better Approach To Strength Training For Mountaineers
In this episode, I explore a method to structure and plan your strength training, which I believe is much more practical and effective than the 'traditional' approach many mountaineers take for their strength and endurance development. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Jan 10, 2025 • 10min
TFM22: Training For Mountaineering In 2025
In this episode I explore 4 areas of training which I believe EVERY mountaineer should be incorporating into their week. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Jan 10, 2025 • 6min
TFM21: Welcome Back To The Training For Mountaineering Podcast
Welcome back to the show! It has been a LONG time in between episodes... but at the start of 2025 we are getting this podcast back in action! Inside this episode we explore what happened to the podcast, what I have been doing these last years and what my intentions are with the podcast moving forwrads. === Want to get fit, strong and resilient for mountaineering? Check out The Online Summit Program here: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

Oct 18, 2020 • 17min
TFM20: Recovery Strategies For Mountaineers
In this episode, I discuss a simple list of recovery strategies a mountaineer can use, to optimize their recovery after training. Each of these strategies is simple, cost-effective and time-efficient and, if used consistently, they can make a dramatic difference to long term training results. == Want to get fit, strong and resilient for your mountaineering adventures? Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online-mountaineer.html


