Women’s Online Fitness Training for Strong, Confident Climbers
Guest Post by Julia Fowler, Founder of EmberFit
Strength training and climbing go hand in hand — especially for women who want to feel strong, confident, and capable both on and off the wall. In this guest post, Coeur Climbing community member and certified fitness trainer Julia Fowler shares how personalized fitness training can support climbing performance, prevent injury, and build long-term confidence.
About the Trainer
Hi, I’m Julia! I’ve been part of Coeur Climbing Company since the day it opened, and it’s been an absolute pleasure being involved with both the Coeur team and the local climbing community. Alongside climbing, I’m also a certified fitness trainer. I previously worked at a local gym before recently launching my own training business.
Fitness has always been a huge passion and constant part of my life, and I genuinely love helping others discover their strength, confidence, and potential through movement. Below is more information about the programs I offer and how fitness training pairs perfectly with climbing.
Curious what this kind of support feels like in real life? Your training is built around your body, your goals, and your climbing.
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Fitness Training & Climbing — Better Together
When I first started climbing, I was a university student in Tennessee and climbed regularly at a local gym (shout-out to High Point Climbing!). One day, while struggling up a route with very little technique, an employee watched me climb and then exclaimed, “Dang! Your back is ripped—do you do gymnastics or something?” I laughed and replied, “No, I just work out!”
That moment stuck with me because fitness training—especially resistance training—and climbing truly go hand in hand. You can have great climbing technique but lack strength, or have plenty of strength but poor technique. When you combine both, that’s where real progress happens.
Early in my climbing journey, I wished I’d had someone to guide me with climbing-specific technique and fitness advice. I learned mostly through observation, talking with other climbers, watching YouTube, climbing a lot, and being extremely persistent. Over time, things began to click, and I experienced those “aha” moments. Looking back, I believe I could have progressed faster and with more confidence if certain techniques and a climbing-specific training routine had been introduced earlier.
With that being said, the journey taught me a lot. I met incredible people, learned through trial and error, and discovered how fitness directly supports climbing performance. Although climbing was challenging at first, I advanced quickly thanks to my determination, prior strength from resistance training, and consistent practice.
Fitness Tips to Improve Your Climbing
Here are a few fitness-related warm-up and strengthening exercises that can help elevate your climbing:
Perform pull-ups several times per week, or work through progressions to build up to one
Incorporate push-ups or push-up progressions
Strengthen your core to add stability and extra power
Train your legs with squats and lower-body work so you rely less on your arms and maintain endurance on the wall
Warm up joints before climbing—especially shoulders, wrists, hips, and ankles—to ensure they’re mobile and ready to move
About EmberFit
EmberFit offers one-on-one personal training with programs tailored to each client’s unique needs and goals. I created EmberFit to meet the unique needs of women with research-based programs that are both effective and accessible. My mission is to help women feel strong, confident, and energized at every stage of life. When you train with me, you’ll have expert support every step of the way—so you can stay consistent, overcome challenges, and achieve lasting results.
You’ll gain the strength, confidence, and tools to ignite your fitness journey and become your strongest self!
New to climbing or strength training?
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Offered Programs
General Fitness 3-in-1 Program
Focus:
Your individual needs (including identifying and addressing muscle imbalances)
Your personal goals (weight loss, running, climbing performance, muscle tone, and more)
Evidence-based programming and researched training additions
Additions:
Progressive mobility and balance training
Progressive dynamic movements to support bone strength
Progressive sprint and agility work
Perks:
Work out anytime, anywhere through the training app, guided by personalized tutorial videos
Unlimited coach messaging during business hours
Weekly Zoom follow-up calls for accountability and support
Pricing:
$200/month (that’s only $12.50 per session)
7-Day Free Trial available
Online training typically ranges from $15–$75 per session, with monthly costs averaging $250–$400. I have lowered my prices from these to be more affordable
Discount available for Coeur Climbing gym members or day pass users for in person sessions at Coeur Climbing Company location.
Creative Exercise Dance Class
Purpose:
Enjoy a fun, high-energy workout using Zumba-inspired movements and original choreographed exercise dances I’ve created
Pricing:
$30–$60/month (that’s $7.50–$15 per session)
Free for personal training clients
Interested in a Program or a FREE Squat Assessment?
Whether you’re new to climbing or ready to level up, personalized online training makes progress feel doable and sustainable. Book a free chat through my website at emberfit.co, or come see me at Ladies Night at Coeur Climbing on February 3 from 5–10 PM.
Stop by to chat, ask questions, and receive your free squat assessment to identify muscle imbalances and learn how to move and train more effectively.
