Season 1
Episodes
68. Mastering Climbing Movement: Insights from Coach Juliet Hammer
In this episode, Mercedes Pollmeier interviews climbing coach Juliet Hammer, exploring the intricacies of movement in climbing. They discuss the definition of movement, the importance of coaching techniques, and the...
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67. What Do I Need to Work On? Building Consistency in Movement Practice with Ryan Hurst
Welcome special guest, friend and mentor: Ryan Hurst! He is a part of GMB which is an online bodyweight training & movement training company. Today, Mercedes and Ryan get the discussion going about movement. Learn...
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66. How Hard Should Hangbaording Feel?
Let's talk Hangboarding! This is Part 3 in the Auto-Regulation and RPE conversation. (Check out Parts 1 and 2 to get more familiar with RPE, auto-regulation, and reps in reserve.) Hangboarding is one of the best ways...
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65. Why RPE Training Makes You a Better Climber?
This is Part 2 of 3 in the RPE series. If you haven't listened to Part 1, do that now & come back here for more. We're continuing on the journey to find out if you're trying hard enough, or not nearly enough....
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64. Auto-Regulation & RPE - Training Smarter, Not Harder
Do you know how hard to push in an exercise? Do you know if you're trying hard enough? What does "try hard" even mean? This is Part 1 of a 3 part series, and today Mercedes discusses the concepts of auto regulation...
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63. How I had my best climbing season in Joshua Tree and other updates!
In this episode, Mercedes shares some awesome updates, including her exciting new van purchase, her training journey over the past 12 weeks (following the Modus training program!), and her climbing achievements in...
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62. Plan Your Year Of Climbing Training For Peak Performance
Calling all intermediate and advanced climbers! Let's discuss the concept of periodization in climbing. Mercedes is here to explain how to effectively plan a year of training to peak performance TWICE! Come have a...
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61. What's Holding You Back? Self-Assessments for Climbing Success
Wondering why you're straying from your training plan? Let's talk about the importance of assessments in climbing & how they can help you understand your strengths and weaknesses. Today with Mercedes, explore the...
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60. The 2025 Blueprint For Your Best Year Of Climbing
Let's kickstart the 2025 New Year with a blueprint for your best year of climbing! In this podcast, I emphasize the importance of setting personal goals that resonate with your values and motivations. The focus here...
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59. Fear Of Falling - Why You Don't Need Mindset Work
Why you might not need mindset work around fear of falling. Katja is with us again on this episode to talk all about mindset and fear. She is passionate about this topic and her approach to climbers with fear might...
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58. How To Build Finger Strength
Let's talk building finger strength for beginner climbers. We're going to go over protocols and common practices so you can approach finger strength with longevity in mind. Do you believe finger strength is the most...
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57. Indoor Climbing Training Adventures, Making The Most of Your Winter Season
In this episode I share actionable tips to make your winter climbing training fun and fresh. I love winter training & that's when I see measurable progress. You can beat the distractions of outdoor climbs, ditch...
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