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#98: Training for Bouldering with Drew Ruana vs. Training for Route Climbing

Eric Hörst's Training For Climbing Podcast

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The Power of Anaerobic Climbing

By focusing on climbing sub-maximal terrain within their capabilities without going anaerobic, the climbers were able to improve their aerobic energy system. This approach enabled them to climb longer without experiencing fatigue and muscle failure. Climbing near the limit requires tapping into the anaerobic lactic system for power endurance, leading to pumps and potential falls. However, the climbers' goal was to train aerobically to climb efficiently and extensively without reaching the point of anaerobic exhaustion.

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