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Patron Question: Climbing Improvement and Training vs. Performance in the Same Environment
Podcasts, Physical Training, Tactics Kris Hampton 7/26/24 Podcasts, Physical Training, Tactics Kris Hampton 7/26/24

Patron Question: Climbing Improvement and Training vs. Performance in the Same Environment

How should we separate training and performance when they both occur in the same environment?

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FOCUS | Q & A Part 2: Movement Solutions, Finding Better Beta, and Toe Hooks vs. Heel Hooks
Podcasts, Movement Practice Kris Hampton 5/30/24 Podcasts, Movement Practice Kris Hampton 5/30/24

FOCUS | Q & A Part 2: Movement Solutions, Finding Better Beta, and Toe Hooks vs. Heel Hooks

Sent in from YouTube subscribers, clients, and more, Kris answers more questions about climbing movement in this Part 2!

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FOCUS | Q & A Part 1: Climbing Movement Principles, Skill vs. Strength, and How to Evaluate
Podcasts, Movement Practice Kris Hampton 5/16/24 Podcasts, Movement Practice Kris Hampton 5/16/24

FOCUS | Q & A Part 1: Climbing Movement Principles, Skill vs. Strength, and How to Evaluate

Sent in from our Patrons, Kris answers questions about what you want to know most when it comes to climbing movement.

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Home Climbing Wall Listener Questions | Parts 1-6
Podcasts, Home Gym Kris Hampton 2/15/21 Podcasts, Home Gym Kris Hampton 2/15/21

Home Climbing Wall Listener Questions | Parts 1-6

Questions from listeners about home climbing walls and spray walls.

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Episode 122: Board Meetings | Listener Questions - Roadtripping
Podcasts, Board Meeting, Travel Kris Hampton 2/16/19 Podcasts, Board Meeting, Travel Kris Hampton 2/16/19

Episode 122: Board Meetings | Listener Questions - Roadtripping

Nate and Kris sit down to answer some listener questions about roadtripping.

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Reader Questions:  The Clock is Ticking.
Articles, Physical Training Kris Hampton 2/15/13 Articles, Physical Training Kris Hampton 2/15/13

Reader Questions: The Clock is Ticking.

Arthur writes:  I'm a month away from a climbing trip… What is the optimal program for overall climbing fitness?

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Reader Questions:  Set The Stage.
Articles, Physical Training Kris Hampton 11/30/11 Articles, Physical Training Kris Hampton 11/30/11

Reader Questions: Set The Stage.

Adam said: ...my gym sees a very minimal effort in route setting. Do you have any suggestions as far as conquering these stagnant plastic doldrums?

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Hypertrophy for Climbing Part 2:  Forearms, Fingers, and The Amended Program.
Articles, Strength, Power Kris Hampton 8/5/11 Articles, Strength, Power Kris Hampton 8/5/11

Hypertrophy for Climbing Part 2: Forearms, Fingers, and The Amended Program.

Anonymous said:What are you doing in terms of forearms, the weakest link for probably 99% of climbers?

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Reader Question:  Rest Times, Part II
Articles, Intensive Endurance, Best Of Kris Hampton 7/10/11 Articles, Intensive Endurance, Best Of Kris Hampton 7/10/11

Reader Question: Rest Times, Part II

Rob asks: When performing 4x4's or any type of interval training I always question what my rest interval should be?

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Reader Question:  The Stopwatch, and Why It Should Be Your Best Friend.
Articles, Physical Training, Strength Kris Hampton 7/7/11 Articles, Physical Training, Strength Kris Hampton 7/7/11

Reader Question: The Stopwatch, and Why It Should Be Your Best Friend.

Brett asks: What is the rationale behind the amount of rest between sets?

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Reader Questions:  Nutrition.
Articles Kris Hampton 5/30/11 Articles Kris Hampton 5/30/11

Reader Questions: Nutrition.

Anonymous writes... How important do you think nutrition is when trying to improve/achieve new climbing goals?

 

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Reader Questions:  A Red River Plan.
Articles, Physical Training, Power, Intensive Endurance Kris Hampton 2/25/11 Articles, Physical Training, Power, Intensive Endurance Kris Hampton 2/25/11

Reader Questions: A Red River Plan.

A reader asks for opinions on his proposed training plan to prepare for climbing at the Red.

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Reader Questions:  New Place, New Plan.  Keep it Personal.
Articles, Physical Training Kris Hampton 2/13/11 Articles, Physical Training Kris Hampton 2/13/11

Reader Questions: New Place, New Plan. Keep it Personal.

Another reader writes in with questions to be answered.

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Reader Questions: Follow the Leader.
Articles, Mental Training Kris Hampton 1/13/11 Articles, Mental Training Kris Hampton 1/13/11

Reader Questions: Follow the Leader.

Josh asks: Who are your favorite climbers, and what particular aspects of their climbing really stand out? 

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Reader Questions:  System Boarding for Power
Articles, Physical Training, Power, Movement Practice Kris Hampton 12/23/10 Articles, Physical Training, Power, Movement Practice Kris Hampton 12/23/10

Reader Questions: System Boarding for Power

A reader asks: I'd love some advice on how to use the systems board and/or fingerboard to train power.

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Reader Questions:  Onsighting
Articles, Tactics, Extensive Endurance Kris Hampton 10/30/10 Articles, Tactics, Extensive Endurance Kris Hampton 10/30/10

Reader Questions: Onsighting

Tom writes: I'm primarily interested in raising my trad onsite level...

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Reader Questions:  Workout Plan
Articles, Physical Training, Intensive Endurance Kris Hampton 10/23/10 Articles, Physical Training, Intensive Endurance Kris Hampton 10/23/10

Reader Questions: Workout Plan

I’ll answer another great question from a reader about their training plan.

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Reader Questions:  The Working Class Jedi
Articles, Mental Training Kris Hampton 10/3/10 Articles, Mental Training Kris Hampton 10/3/10

Reader Questions: The Working Class Jedi

Over the past few years I've learned many secrets about how to train more efficiently as a weekend warrior.

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