This episode embraces long-term, consistent training as a transformative lifestyle choice. Discover why dedicating a minimum of three months to training is just the beginning of experiencing significant enhancements in strength and endurance. We share insights on the pivotal role of tracking progress, physical and mental health impacts, and the art of redefining "training" to ensure clarity and purpose. With time, you'll experience the rewards of persistence and the beauty of adapting to the ebb...
Mar 26, 2024•28 min
In this limited series, we welcome Steve Bechtel from Climb Strong to discuss the main facets of climbing training. We'll cover Endurance, Strength, Power, Power Endurance, Recovery, and Program design. In this episode, we will cover Endurance 101 for the climber who needs and wants to train endurance. We cover what the endurance energy system is, its role in climbing, assessments, how boulderers and sport climbers can train endurance, and chat about common mistakes and myths. We hope you enjoy ...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min
In this podcast episode, we talked about the subjective nature of climbing grades. We question the reliability of the grading system, highlighting the variability among climbers and potential bias. As we know, climbing should be viewed as a skill-based sport rather than being tied to a grade, so we offer some options on how to measure your own progress, and what value you should place on your climbing. We also share some of our favorite quotes about grades. Here the Intagram link to the post I w...
Mar 12, 2024•44 min
Healthy humans make healthy climbers. At Modus, this is our focus when we train our athletes. Our goal is to help athletes feel good, and perform well. Listen to today's episode to see which areas we focus on, and we highlight 3 aspects that you can take action on in your training. Did you know grip strength is a main measure of longevity? Being able to hang for 2mins means your at the top percentile for living a longer, healthier life. We have an amazing program dedicated to this! We train you ...
Mar 06, 2024•40 min
A plateau might not be what you think it is, but no matter what the definition is, if you feel stuck where you are at right now in your climbing, this podcast will help you understand where you can make changes, and possibly even change the perspective of your performance. If you want a training program that will help you change your current level of climbing, as well as help your technique, strength and flexibility, join our training membership, Stronger Together https://www.modusathletica.com/...
Feb 27, 2024•33 min
Modus Coach Katja shares how she went from wanting to break into V6 to sending many V6's and climbing V7's in about 12 weeks working with Mercedes in her program, Modus Performance Training. She'll share some of how she got there and what you can do too. If you'd like to join Modus Performance Training, our next round starts February 26th! Hit this link for more info https://www.modusathletica.com/mpt Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modusathletica/ Check out our website: https:...
Feb 21, 2024•33 min
In this podcast, we got a little personal and talked briefly about what it was like living in Germany, and recent travels Mercedes did. Then, we dove into the two best opportunities for recovery, so that you can climb and feel your best. As we know, recovery is an important aspect of rest, but how do we do this so that it's not overwhelming? We hope to answer this in this podcast. We outline a few ways to easily include recovery and some bonus strategies so that you can recover just as hard as y...
Feb 13, 2024•53 min
Warming up is more than just increasing blood flow to your muscles. We cover some lesser-known topics and reasons for warming up. We even go into how to change the warm-up based on the session type, for example, climbing endurance versus climbing projecting. If you want to get started with training, we have a webinar The Ultimate Guide To Your First Training Program that includes strength training with climbing drills. You can sign up for it right here: https://www.modusathletica.com/the-ultimat...
Feb 06, 2024•38 min
In this podcast, we talk about the importance of strength training for climbers, and cover in-depth the 5 fundamental movement patterns that you should focus on as a climber and human. We talk about where to start with each one and how to progress or regress the exercises to suit your needs. We also talk about whether you actually need to train your end ranges as a newer trainee and the common mistakes that occur that lead to injury. We hope that this information arms you with the confidence to ...
Jan 30, 2024•49 min
At Modus, we LOVE strength training, and we program it for all of our clients and members. To explain further why we do this, we decided to do a series on the importance of strength training. In this podcast, we discussed various aspects of strength training, including its benefits for climbers and the general public, the misconceptions and myths of strength training, and the importance of consistency and learning movement patterns. We also talked about the specific benefits and exercises for cl...
Jan 23, 2024•38 min
Learn how to optimize your resting tactics and skills to stay on the wall longer. Resting on the wall is a skill; we cover the best way to start practicing this. For example, relaxing certain body parts, doing specific shake outs, focusing on specific parts of your body, focusing on breathing etc. We also talk about 1 trick you can do to change your focus on a sport climb. Want a jump start to your training? Sign up here to get instant access to our free Intro To Training Masterclass: https://ww...
Jan 16, 2024•19 min
You don't need a fancy training program to get better at climbing. But what you do need is consistency. In this podcast, we cover tips on being more consistent as a busy human, and common pitfalls that you can avoid. This includes things you can do to create a habit, using placeholders if you can't make it to the gym, using the 80% rule and using the mantra of "anything is better than everything." Want a jump start to your training? Sign up here to get instant access to our free Intro To Trainin...
Jan 09, 2024•31 min
In this episode, we talk about everything you can expect from our climbing training membership. Training can be overwhelming, if you're new or even if you're a seasoned climber. And we know it can be hard to get answers to your training questions. That's why we created Stronger Together training membership. If you'd like to join us, you can sign up here https://www.modusathletica.com/stronger-together Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/modusathletica/ Check out our website: https:...
Jan 02, 2024•35 min
Goals setting doesn't have to be an overwhelming or complex thing to do. New Year's resolutions also get a bad wrap. So in this episode, we are going to approach goal setting together to help us get motivated, align our focus, and learn something deeper about ourselves. Putting some intention into our goal setting can prioritize what we really want in the next year. Get a pen and paper and let's do this! Enrollment is open for our climbing training membership, where we take care of your climbing...
Dec 28, 2023•41 min
In today's podcast, Katja covers 4 breathing techniques you can add to your training or projecting days to see a change in energy and performance. The four breathing patterns we talk about: Pranayama, physiological sigh, nasal breathing, and forceful breathing. A breathing practice could help you be more present and slow down to enjoy what's around you. James Nester's book Breath Audiobook https://amzn.to/416xT6q or paperback https://amzn.to/4a6LG0Tcovers Follow us on Instagram: https://www.inst...
Dec 19, 2023•34 min
There are many misconceptions about climbing training, especially if you are new to training. Some misconceptions are that you will automatically develop a routine if you start a program, or you start to believe in a certain progression and that your body will always respond the same way to training. In this podcast, we cover bad training habits that can be developed as a new trainee, and how to view training from a longevity perspective, slowly changing habits so that climbing training can be f...
Dec 12, 2023•14 min
Starting a training program can feel very overwhelming for a new trainee. You might feel very excited and overwhelmed at the same time. New trainees and climbers might not know how to use the equipment at the gym, or how to set up circuits etc. We will cover how to approach your first training session and program best so that you set yourself up for success! This is also great advice for someone who wants to get an edge on their new program without getting sore and frustrated their first week. W...
Dec 05, 2023•23 min
Generally, there needs to be more education around hangboarding, if beginners should hangboard, and how to approach hangboarding if you're new to training. In this podcast, we will discuss how to start hangboarding as a beginner, what it means to start as a beginner, and things to avoid when you begin hangboarding. We have a whole hanging program that will improve your grip strength, shoulder strength and mobility, and your gateway into hangboarding: https://www.modusathletica.com/hanging-tough ...
Nov 28, 2023•34 min
This podcast revolves around reframing "When should I start training?" to "When is an optimal time to start training?" It also delves into the concept of climbing training, emphasizing that it doesn't have to be an all-or-nothing commitment, and instead a structured approach to improvement. Sign up here to get instant access to our free Intro To Training Masterclass: https://www.modusathletica.com/masterclass Want community and coaching support? Join our amazing group coaching membership Stronge...
Nov 21, 2023•20 min
In this episode we redefine what fear is, how fear helps us, how it can hold us back, and the top two tips of how to manage fear in climbing. Join our family of 3500 subscribers for weekly articles and updates https://www.modusathletica.com/ Want community and coaching support, join our amazing group coaching membership Stronger Together: https://www.modusathletica.com/stronger-together For one on one coaching and other support options click here https://www.modusathletica.com/store Follow us on...
Nov 05, 2023•28 min
This is such a simple exercise that derives huge benefits for climbers. It's also a great way to develop the tissues for pulling, climbing, and hangboarding. Find out how to best apply this exercise to your climbing training. Here's the Lat assessment to measure your shoulder flexion https://youtu.be/gUAR5MIBFh8 Here's the link for our Hanging Challenge on Instagram highlights https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18135577813099125/ The German Hang tutorial https://youtu.be/v0nsZ-u-_Vg Th...
Nov 05, 2023•20 min
We share 5 simple tactics to improve your next climbing session. If you feel tired, sore, have low motivation, or maybe you're just looking for a good boost, check out this episode to feel great in your next session. Jump start your climbing training and get instant access to our free Intro To Training Masterclass: https://www.modusathletica.com/masterclass Want community and coaching support? Join our amazing group coaching membership Stronger Together: https://www.modusathletica.com/stronger-t...
Nov 05, 2023•33 min
