Podcasts
LatestPodcast #129 – No Excuses: From Florida to 5.13d Sending!
by Eric Hörst | May 21, 2026 | Athlete Spotlights, Podcasts, Weekend Crushers
Jessica Jenkins shares her inspiring journey from indoor gym climber in Florida to dominating at...
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5.14c at Age 45 – The Aaron Shamy Comeback Story
by Eric Hörst | Apr 28, 2026 | Climbing Mastery, Podcasts, Train Strategy
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Podcast #127 – Gym Training Gains to Real Rock Performance
by Eric Hörst | Apr 7, 2026 | Climbing Mastery, Podcasts
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Podcast #126 – 15 Quick Tips to Climb Your Best
by Eric Hörst | Mar 10, 2026 | Climbing Mastery, Podcasts, Train Mind
Training Videos
LatestVideo: Effective Pinch-Grip Training for Climbers
by Eric Hörst | Jan 17, 2026 | Train Body, Training Videos
Develop a Stronger Pinch Grip for Bouldering and Rock Climbing with Pinch-Grip Repeater Training!...
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Compression Training for Climbers
by Eric Hörst | Nov 30, 2025 | Train Body, Training Videos
Athlete Spotlights
LatestHow to Climb 5.13…Faster!
by Lucie Hanes | Oct 28, 2025 | Athlete Spotlights
Almost any fit person can reach 5.13 given enough time, effort, and intention. But life...
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15 Bouldering Tips from Climbing Pros
by Lucie Hanes | Sep 20, 2025 | Athlete Spotlights, Climbing Mastery
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Alex Megos’ Finger Training Power-Endurance Protocol
by Eric Hörst | Jun 5, 2026 | Instructional Videos, Train Body
Alex Megos pulls back the curtain on one of his favorite fingerboard workouts in this...
Read MoreTraining Partners: Performance Booster or Hidden Distraction?
by Eric Hörst | May 11, 2026 | Basic Training, Train Body, Training Cafe Vodcast
Discover the pros and cons of solo training versus partner training for rock climbing performance....
Read More5 Reasons Why Stronger Fingers Equal Better Climbing!
by Eric Hörst | May 8, 2026 | Train Body, Training Articles
While climbing remains a skill sport first and foremost, strength in tandem with skill is still an...
Read MoreThe Gratitude Advantage: Train Your Brain to Climb and Live Better
by Eric Hörst | Apr 20, 2026 | Climbing Mastery, Train Mind
Learn how your brain’s “mental algorithms” shape performance—and how to train them to help you...
Read MoreVideo: Optimizing Climbing Shoe Fit for Comfort and Performance
by Eric Hörst | Apr 14, 2026 | Climbing 101, Instructional Videos
Learn why you should have two different pairs of climbing shoes with you each time you go to the...
Read More5 Tips for Effectively Transitioning from Gym to Crag
by Eric Hörst | Mar 31, 2026 | Climbing Mastery, Train Technique & Skills, Training Cafe Vodcast
Moving from indoor training to outdoor climbing is one of the most deceptively challenging phases...
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