The Strong AF Climbing Podcast

Feb 19 2025 17 ep. 55 mins 19
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Climbing is a lifestyle sport. So how can you perform at your best, prevent injury, and improve your longevity in the sport all at the same time? This podcast is the answer. The Strong AF Climbing Podcast is for climbers who want to build strength to support climbing and become more resilient athletes. In this podcast, we’ll talk about all things strength training for climbers, rehab and managing climbing injuries! Hosted by Dr. Natasha Barnes, an elite athlete herself and strength and rehab coach for climbers. Listen to the podcast and hop aboard the gainz train!

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17. Jesse Firestone Becoming a Lifer: Strength, Longevity & Climbing

Feb 19 2025 95 mins  
What does it really mean to be a lifer in climbing? Is strength training just a trend, or is it the key to climbing longevity?In this episode, I sit down with climbing coach and longtime boulderer Jesse Firestone to talk about how his approach to training has evolved over nearly two decades. We dive into the hard lessons from injuries, the shift from chasing grades to building a su

16. Tammy Wilson on Strength Training, Overcoming Injuries, and Being A Client in The Foundational Strength Program

Jan 24 2025 56 mins  
This week, we dive into a compelling episode featuring Tammy Wilson, an accomplished climber and endurance athlete. Tammy shares her inspiring journey, from discovering climbing in the midst of a snowboarding career to sustaining and overcoming knee injuries, all while incorporating strength training to bolster her performance. Join us as Tammy discusses the transformative impact

15. Balancing Strength Training and Climbing V14 with Kelly Birch

Jan 22 2025 64 mins  
Today we have a remarkable guest who embodies the perfect balance of elite climbing and strength training. Kelly Birch, a climber who has sent routes up to V14 and has a background in competitive powerlifting. Kelly shares her insightful journey, describing how balancing strength training with climbing has boosted her performance on the rock. In this episode, we'll delve into t

14. Why You (probably) Don't Need That MRI

Nov 27 2024 58 mins  
In today’s episode, we're tackling an important topic that often goes misunderstood in the world of sports and fitness: the complex role of imaging, specifically MRIs, in diagnosing and managing injuries. From overuse in healthcare to the startling impact it can have on your psychology and treatment plan, we'll delve into why caution is crucial when considering an MRI. We’ll di

13 Pelvic Floor Health with Annemarie Everett, DPT

Sep 23 2024 126 mins  
In this latest episode of the Strong AF Podcast, we dive deep into the transformative world of pelvic health with our guest expert, Dr. Annemarie Everett, DPT, UCSF grad, a specialist in pelvic floor care, WCS Emeritus (board certified women's health specialist). Together we explore how integrating movement and strength training into pelvic health treatments is changing the gam

12 - Consistency Over Perfection: Overcoming All-or-Nothing Thinking

Sep 11 2024 36 mins  
In today's episode, we're tackling a mindset hurdle that many of us face: the "all or nothing" thinking. This common cognitive distortion can throw a wrench into our training consistency, making us believe that it's either perfection or failure. From skipping workouts because of lack of time or equipment, to feeling like one missed session ruins an entire week

Listen to this if you want to lose weight for climbing performance

Jul 09 2024 37 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Natasha Barnes addresses common concerns climbers have about weight and strength training. Many climbers worry that gaining muscle will make them heavier, potentially hindering their climbing performance. Natasha reassures listeners that it is possible to gain strength without significant weight gain. In fact, strength training can help climbers feel stronger a

10. My Journey With Climbing & Powerlifting

Dec 21 2023 94 mins  
Join me in this podcast episode as I share the incredible journey of blending climbing and powerlifting in my life. I'll take you through the highs, lows, and transformative moments that emerged from the unique synergy of these two dynamic disciplines. Explore the unexpected connections, the physical and mental strength gained, and the profound insights discovered while navigat

9. In-Season Strength Training for Climbers: Maintaining Performance, Reducing Injury Risk, and Preserving Gains

Nov 14 2023 22 mins  
In this episode, Dr. Natasha Barnes, your host and strength and rehab coach for climbers, discusses the importance of inseason strength training for climbers. Here are the key takeaways: 1️⃣ Maintain Performance: Many climbers neglect strength training once their season begins, but this can have detrimental effects on your strength levels. By incorporating inseason strength tr

8. Climber Posture, "Antagonist" Training and Pain - Separating Fact from Fiction

Nov 07 2023 40 mins  
In this episode, we'll be exploring the relationship between posture and muscle imbalances in climbers, and how it relates to pain and injury. We'll uncover some fascinating insights from recent studies that challenge traditional beliefs about posture and muscle imbalances. Do climbers need to do "antagonist" training? Do you really have a "bad" postur