Dave MacLeod Climbing Coaching Observations
Scottish all-arounder and climbing coach Dave MacLeod just published an article on his website Online Climbing Coach in which he describes his observations from the recent coaching sessions he has been hosting at his home wall. In this article, Dave does not give you any workouts or training advice about [...]
How to Train for Steep Sport Routes
Climbing steep sport routes, just like any other type of route, has its own unique challenges and as such requires its own set of techniques. Additionally, if you are looking to excel at steep terrain then you should train with that specifically in mind. To help you train effectively for [...]
Dr. Vagy Climbing Warmup Exercises
A good, thorough warm up is one of the most important aspects of any day out climbing or training. Warming up not only readies and allows your body to try its hardest, but also is one of best forms of injury prevention. To further emphasize the importance of a thorough climbing warmup and [...]
The Glycemic Index Explained
If you spend anytime reading about nutrition and how it can be used to improve athletic performance you're bound to run into a discussion about the glycemic index. While the glycemic index is in fact relatively simple, understanding this measurement and knowing how to apply it to designing a diet [...]
Hypergravity Pull-Up Training
Do you struggle on powerful routes and boulders simply because you find it difficult to pull between the holds? According to climbing trainer Eric Hörst of Training for Climbing, hypergravity pull-up training may just be the answer to increasing your pulling power while also increasing strength and endurance in the [...]
How to Climb Slopers
For beginner climbers especially, slopers often seem impossible to use and are avoided like the plague. However, the reason slopers are so difficult to use is also precisely what makes them so interesting to climb on. Unlike crimps and pinches, they do not rely completely on finger strength. Slopers are [...]
Introduction to Losing Weight for Climbing II
Earlier this week we posted an article by Brian Rigby of Climbing Nutrition about losing weight for climbing. In this first article on the subject, Rigby covers the basics principles behind losing weight for climbing and focuses on debunking some of the most common misconceptions about dieting and weight loss. [...]
Express Bouldering Warm Up
One of the quickest ways to sabotage a climbing or training session is to neglect warming up properly. By rushing through your warm up, you deprive your body and mind the time they need to fully prepare to try hard and put forth maximal efforts. If you are route climbing [...]
Butora Acro Climbing Shoe Review
As climbers, we all know the importance of having a high-performance climbing shoe if you are really looking to push your limits. Using an aggressive shoe (or really any performance shoe suited to the climb you are getting on) allows you to more effectively use your feet taking weight off [...]
Introduction to Losing Weight for Climbing
A reality for climbers is that our sport that revolves around our strength-to-weight ratio. As a result, climbers who are looking to maximize their performance are not only concerned with increasing their finger strength or endurance, but also with losing weight. However, while the idea that being as lean and light [...]