78. Single vs. Double Climbing Sessions For Better Performance

An episode of the Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing podcast, hosted by Mercedes Pollmeier & Katja Dove, titled "78. Single vs. Double Climbing Sessions For Better Performance" was published on May 27, 2025 and runs 37 minutes.

May 27, 2025 ·37m · Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing

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Episode Description

In collaboration with Steve Bechtel @ClimbStrongTV, Mercedes Pollmeier discusses a research study comparing single versus double training sessions for endurance athletes, exploring its implications for climbers. They delve into the physiological responses to different training intensities, the importance of low-intensity workouts, and practical applications for climbers looking to enhance their training regimen. Today's episode emphasizes the need for climbers to consider their training volume and intensity, and how splitting sessions can potentially improve performance and recovery.

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00:01:12 Research intro
00:04:26 How can we relate endurance physiology to climbing
00:08:40 Research results
00:15:20 What intensity looks like in climbing
00:21:12 Accumulated annual training time
00:28:26 Training a double session

Research Study: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physiology/articles/10.3389/fphys.2024.1428536/full

Study Discussion: https://www.sportsperformancebulletin.com/training/high-intensity-training/endurance-training-two-halves-versus-one-whole