Are you having trouble staying psyched to climb? Or are you having a tough time motivating to train?
This article from rockandice.com has some pointers for you on how to focus on climbing a little bit differently to regain your enthusiasm for it.
For example:
“Vary your sessions. A bit of training structure adds spice and direction. For example, for endurance, rather than doing single routes, try going up, down climb, then go back up. Or do double sets, where you lower off and then climb again straight away. Or, better still, try using the bouldering wall for circuits (long, easy boulder problems that are sustained with no rests or cruxes). Use an interval structure to guide you (e.g.: a 20 move problem x 10 repetitions with 8 minutes rest, or 30 moves x 8 with 10 minutes rest or 40 moves x 6 with 12 minutes rest). For power, try some system or finger boarding, and/or bar exercises and floor exercises for body tension. Don’t forget to stretch on the mats while resting between attempts. This way you will always have something to focus on rather than staring around and thinking, What next?“
Learn how to set some new goals, add variety to your training sessions, and how to find new challenges at your local crag…
READ IT HERE: How to Stay Psyched (link no longer available)
Do you know what else can help you feel and stay psyched? Having a training plan to follow that you can believe will help make you a stronger climber.
Our recently released Bouldering Strength and Power Program could be just what you need to find motivation to train hard again and re-discover your love for climbing.
The workouts are varied, they all have a purpose, and the program will make you fitter and stronger. So get psyched and start training! Check it out here!
