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The Training For Mountaineering Podcast

Rowan Smith: Mountaineering Fitness Coach
The Training For Mountaineering Podcast
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  • The Training For Mountaineering Podcast

    TFM81: Respiratory Muscle Training For High Altitude Mountaineers And Hikers

    03/04/2026 | 29 mins.
    In this episode, we explore respiratory muscle training (strength training for your breathing muscles), which is a very interesting area of training for high-altitude mountaineers.
    Inside, we explore:
    What is respiratory muscle training?
    The potential benefits of respiratory muscle training for high-altitude mountaineers
    How to develop and train respiratory muscle strength (and a few methods which are often talked about, but are probably not very effective)
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    Interested in online training for mountaineering? 
    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html
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    TFM80: Upper Body Strength Training For Mountaineers

    27/03/2026 | 22 mins.
    In this episode, we explore an often-neglected area of training for mountaineers - upper body strength.
    You will learn:
    Why is upper-body strength important for mountaineers
    Principles of effective upper body training
    A few great upper-body exercise options for mountaineers
    How to program upper body strength into your week
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    Interested in online training for mountaineering? 
    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html
  • The Training For Mountaineering Podcast

    TFM79: How To Train Mental Endurance For Mountaineering

    20/03/2026 | 31 mins.
    Inside, I share some strategies a mountaineer can use to build and sustain mental endurance for the mountains. Fair warning, these ideas are SIMPLE - but if applied, they can make a genuine difference in the mental battle when things get tough.
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    Interested in online training for mountaineering? 
    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html
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    TFM78: Common Cardio Mistakes For Mountaineers

    13/03/2026 | 14 mins.
    In this episode, we explore some of the most basic (but most common) mistakes I see from mountaineers with their cardio training.
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    Interested in online training for mountaineering? 
    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html
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    TFM77: Better Metrics Of Readiness For Mountaineers

    06/03/2026 | 15 mins.
    In this episode, I explore some better ways of judging your fitness, preparedness, and readiness for mountaineering than using a VO2 max test. 
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    Interested in online training for mountaineering? 
    Check out the Online Summit Program: https://www.summitstrength.com.au/mountaineer.html

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About The Training For Mountaineering Podcast

The Training For Mountaineering Podcast is created to help mountaineers and alpinists best train, prepare and conquer their mountain adventures. Rowan shares with you the simple and proven training strategies to get you fit, strong and resilient for the mountain. Inside he dives into training, injury prevention, nutrition, mental strength and much much more. So you can have the best chance of a safe, enjoyable and successful adventure!
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