with guest Melissa Arnot Reid
Author: Steve House
with guest Peter Metcalf
with guest Alex Hutchinson
Learn about how mitochondrial adaptations influence lactate metabolism and how endurance athletes can apply these insights to their training.
Read all about the role of mitochondria in aerobic training. By tailoring training and recovery, readers can enhance these biological processes to improve endurance and resilience.
This guide breaks down how to train effectively for hiking and trekking goals—from building aerobic endurance and strength to managing pack weight, planning your schedule, and preparing mentally.
The New Year often brings big resolutions—grand ambitions and lofty goals. But here’s the truth: big dreams aren’t built in big gestures. They’re built in the quiet moments of showing up, day after day, whether you feel like it or not. For those of us drawn to the mountains, whether we’re running trails, climbing peaks, or training in silence, we know that the real work is rarely glamorous. It’s not the summit photo or the race finish. It’s lacing up your shoes in the dark of winter. It’s getting in the miles when no one’s watching. It’s fighting the little…
Read all about why heart rate and HRV data should be interpreted within the broader context of physical and mental stressors.
The point of climbing a mountain like Everest is to become the person that can climb Everest. Steve House Training for a Mount Everest expedition demands a meticulous blend of physical, mental, and technical preparation. While our book, Training for the New Alpinism, delves deeply into these topics, this guide provides concise, actionable advice underpinned by essential theories to help you understand the "why" behind an effective mountaineering training plan. Let’s embark on the journey of preparing you for the highest peak on Earth. The Everest Mountaineer as Athlete Mount Everest challenges climbers with extreme physical and mental stress. Unlike…