#98: Training for Bouldering with Drew Ruana vs. Training for Route Climbing

This podcast episode explores the fundamental differences between training for bouldering and training for route climbing, providing valuable insights into these different training approaches. The speakers emphasize the importance of training for the specific demands of each discipline, such as performing the hardest moves for bouldering and enduring for as long as possible for route climbing. They discuss the significance of training the aerobic energy system, core strength, and the anaerobic alactic system in climbing. The section also highlights the importance of a personalized climbing warm-up routine, the role of skin conditions and collagen supplementation in performance, and the training methods of a world-class climber. Overall, the podcast aims to provide insights and ideas for climbers to enhance their training approaches.