Dear Friends! Though we may have never met, we are connected through our shared passion for climbing. Over the last 31 years I have "talked training" with thousands of climbers and I'm proud to have helped tens-of-thousands of individuals around the world improve their climbing through my books, magazine articles, seminars, and this web site.

T4C has partnered with leading handhold and wall manufacturer NICROS to produce the Training Center and monthly TC Beta e-newsletter. Below are links to a few recent training articles; click the Articles link above for a complete index. Follow the Multimedia link for Podcasts and the Books link to learn more about my books. Enjoy! --Eric Hörst

Training Table #49 - Learn about the principles of effective training. Part 1 of 2 podcasts.

Masters of Rock Interview with Hans Florine - Hear about Han's training & strategy for speed climbing the Nose of El Cap.

Training Table #48 - Includes an interview with Alex Honnold, discussing his amazing free solo of the NW Face of Half Dome.

Training Tip Podcast #47 - Learn the three steps to developing an effective preclimb ritual…as a precursor for peak performance.

Intro to Reactive Training - Part #1 of 5 This advanced training technique (often referred to as plyometric training) holds great potential for intermediate to advanced climbers looking to increase their contact strength and power—it’s also rife with risk for those who misuse or overuse reactive training. Read on >>

The Importance of Preclimb Rituals
The things you think and do in the minutes leading up to a climb largely predetermine the quality of your performance. Read on >>

Foot Technique and Center of Gravity Positioning
Given that your legs are stronger than your arms, it's a fundamental law of efficient climbing that the legs should do the majority of the work. Proper alignment of your center of gravity (COG)... Read on >>

Mental Training to Improve Focus
The ability to narrow and maintain focus is a crucial sports skill, especially in an activity like climbing where elements of danger exert a constant pull diverting your focus from the move at hand. Read on >>

New NEXGEN2 Hangboard to Crank Up Your Training!
Perhaps the best training board ever designed, the NEXGEN2 has an amazing variety of features and a sweet differential texture that your fingers will love. Read on >>