Time-Efficient Training For Mountaineering

One of the most common problems I hear from aspiring mountaineers is they simply don't have enough time to fit in a traditional training program for mountaineering. But there is a better way...

Workout Plan For Mountaineering

In the training for mountaineering world, there are a couple of fantastic sources of information and training advice.


But they all have one big drawback.


You pretty much have to dedicate your entire life to training, to fit in their recommendations!


And while some people have no problem fitting in a 10, 15 or even a 20 hour training week, I could never see myself doing this.  


And I would never ask my clients to do the same.


Sure, if you are preparing for a big mountain adventure, there is no escaping the fact that you need to commit some serious time into your preparation.


But you do NOT need to let it take over your life.


If you are a mountaineer, and you struggle to find the time to fit in a traditional training program, here are a few pieces of advice:

• Warm-ups should take no more than 15 minutes max (if you are taking more than this, you are wasting valuable time)
  
  
• Strength sessions should never go for more than 60 minutes max (preferably 45 minutes, this includes your warm-up, core work, prehab/rebab exercises and mobility training)
  
  
• For your cardio, start with two sessions a week*:
  
  
  1. One long, low-intensity session (90min+)
     
  2. One shorter, higher intensity session (30-45min)
     
     
• If you have time, maybe fit a 3rd, medium length session (45-120 min)
  
  
• Don't do separate core sessions (this is a waste of time)
  
  

*Timing here will differ depending on what you have available in your week.


Now obviously a lot more detail than this goes into an effective, long term program, but I hope you are getting a good idea of how this type of training can look.


There are many places where mountaineers just waste time following a traditional preparation program.


But there is a better way.


Be smart with your training. Get efficient with your time. And you can get fit, strong and pain-free for your mountain adventures without training taking over your life.


If you want help with time-efficient training for mountaineering, the Online Summit Program is waiting for you:

https://www.summitstrength.com.au/online-mountaineer.html


Yours in adventure,  


Rowan