#122 - Train More Effectively: The Systems Approach That Will Transform Your Climbing
From Eric Hörst's Training For Climbing Podcast by Eric J. Hörst
December 9, 2025 · 46 min
About this episode
Eric Hörst discusses a systems approach to training for climbers, blending history and practical strategies.
This episode is the first in a two-part deep dive into designing a comprehensive, long-term systems approach to training. Coach Eric Hörst unpacks—in rich detail—how systems actually function, and he highlights how transformative climbers throughout history "shake up the box" with innovative, highly effective methods to achieve big goals and push the boundaries of our sport. Eric blends a concise climbing history lesson with an engineer-like breakdown of how intelligent systems operate. Part 2 of this series will deliver the actionable strategies you can use to build a personalized, high-performance training system for this winter…and for many seasons to come. This is an entertaining and thought-provoking episode—so lean in, listen closely, and get ready to feel inspired, challenged, and equipped to level-up your modus operandi at the crag, in the gym, at home, and in everything you do! RUNDOWN 0:15 – Eric's welcome 1:45 - Are you ready for "training season?" 3:15 - The powerful force of the compounding effect of year-over-year gains in strength and climbing ability! 🎧 Podcast Sponsors: La Sportiva | DMM | Friction Labs | PhysiVantage -- Amplify your training and climb your best…
People in this episode
Host: Eric Hörst
Topics covered
- training systems
- climbing history
- performance improvement
- goal setting
- strength training
Keywords
- climbing training
- systems approach
- performance
- strength gains
- goal achievement
Sponsors
PhysiVantage
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