Are you an amateur rock climber struggling to improve your climbing performance? You’re not alone. I’ve encountered the same difficulties and, after extensive research and application, discovered that boosting cardiovascular fitness is key – in fact, studies show rock climbing can increase cardiac output. In this blog post, we’ll dive …
Pushing your limits on the climbing wall, but feel like you’re hitting a plateau? I know that struggle too well—perhaps strength training is what you’ve been overlooking. This blog dives deep into the essential role of muscle development and strength training in rock climbing, offering thorough research-based insights to help …
Do you ever wonder why rock climbing leaves your body feeling strong, lean, and flexible? I’ve also noticed these changes in my physique from frequent climbs. In fact, research shows rock climbing engages varied muscle groups while burning calories – transforming our body composition substantially. In this blog post, we’ll …
Are those long climbing routes leaving you exhausted too quickly? Just like you, we’ve faced this challenge and know all too well the frustration of running out of strength mid-climb. After extensive research and trial, we’ve found effective strategies for endurance building that empower climbers to conquer longer routes with …
So, you’re an advanced rock climber looking for strength training exercises to enhance your climbing performance? We get it; we’ve scaled those challenging routes too. Based on Eric Horst’s “Training for Climbing,” seasoned climbers should spend 60% of their time doing the real thing and supplement with targeted workouts. This …
Plunging into the world of advanced rock climbing can be as mind-boggling as it is physically demanding. We too have grappled with the mental hurdles that sometimes overshadow skills and strength, which led us to dig deep into cognitive strategies for tackling difficult ascents. This article boils down 10 potent …
Are you a passionate climber struggling to scale harder routes due to weak grip strength? We totally get it, having grappled with the same challenge and discovered that effective grip training is our secret weapon. This blog post is chock-full of exercises and best practices that will significantly improve your …
Does your climbing performance plateau no matter how much time you spend on the wall? We’ve been there too and discovered that complementing our rock climbing routine with off-wall training, or cross-training, can be a game-changer. This article unravels how diverse exercises like jogging, high-intensity intervals, stretching, and strength conditioning …
Are you an avid rock climber struggling with maintaining energy throughout your climb? We’ve been there. In fact, research shows that climbers may lack certain nutrients due to a desire for low body weight (Fact #4). This blog will help by guiding you through advanced climbing nutrition techniques and the …
Are you planning an exciting mountain climbing trip, but concerned about high altitude conditions? We’ve been there too! Understanding that proper acclimatization and preparation can reduce the risk of altitude sickness, we dove deep into research on training for such expeditions. This article will provide you with comprehensive guidance on …