Weekend Warrior: Shift Work, a Case for the Unsexy Stuff, and the Power of Intentionality

About this episode

The episode features a conversation with Dusty Millar about managing shift work and training for climbing with intentionality.

Join the email list to get a FREE private finger training clinic with Dr. Tyler Nelson(normally $10)www.thestruggleclimbingshow.com/strong Support the Show on PatreonGet access to all Pro Clinics, bonus episodes, and more.https://www.patreon.com/thestruggleclimbingshow Weekend Warrior Dusty Millar is making it work! In this thoughtful convo we explore: Pros and Cons of a 7-on 7-off schedule Shift work Training without a climbing gym Yoga for climbing (and life) Getting better because he can’t climb all the time The power of intentionality Overcoming decision fatigue Working with Neil Gresham Training pitfalls 25-second hypertrophy hangs The benefit of doing the unsexy stuff - BIG THANKS TO THE AMAZING SPONSORS OF THE STRUGGLE WHO LOVE ROCK CLIMBING AS MUCH AS YOU DO: PhysiVantage: the official climbing-nutrition sponsor of The Struggle. Use code STRUGGLE15 at checkout for 15% off your full-priced nutrition order. And check out ALL the show’s awesome sponsors and exclusive deals at thestruggleclimbingshow.com/deals - Here are some AI generated show notes (hopefully the robots got it right) 00:00 Intentionality: The Weekend Warrior Mindset (Cold Open) 00:57 Meet Dusty Millar…

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Devlin

Guest: Dusty Millar

Topics covered

• shift work
• climbing training
• intentionality
• yoga for climbing
• decision fatigue
• hypertrophy training

Keywords

• shift work
• climbing
• yoga
• training
• intentionality
• decision fatigue
• hypertrophy
• finger training

Sponsors

PhysiVantage

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