Of Shoulders, Elbows, and More To Come...
I know you've all been training hard, and I just want to be sure you aren't getting sidelined by some silly overuse injury.
High/Low Scheduling
I've gotten several questions about my schedule during my High/Low training so let's talk a little about how I created it.
Engine Room Sneak Peak and Upcoming Reviews
Our new training space, "The Engine Room," is mostly complete, and it is exactly what we'd been missing.
Review: Gimme Kraft!
I got my hands on this new book from Patrick Matros and Dicki Korb, trainers and coaches of Alex Megos.
The Cross-Training Dilemma
If you believe that cross-training will help you become a better climber, keep reading.
High/Low: Did it Work?
The question you all want to know: Being as I trained no power endurance, how did it affect my power endurance for the season?
Review: Atomik Bombs from Atomik Climbing Holds
Atomik Climbing Holds generously shipped out the entire line of their Atomik Bombs for us to check out.
The High/Low Approach, Part IV: Falling Into The Middle
The High/Low Approach to training for climbing is much more challenging than first meets the eye.
Beware The Exspurt
There are two main dangerous types that thrive in the chalky environment in climbing gyms: The Lurker and The Exspurt.
The High/Low Approach, Part III: Are You In or Are You Out?
I figured that it might be prudent to let people know whether or not the High/Low style of training is for you.
Kickball, Summer Trips, Upcoming Reviews, and the Official Start of the Season.
Just a couple of quick notes to get me back into the swing of keeping you all updated on what's going on here...
The High/Low Approach, Part II: AE Without Training the A
When I read that Charlie Francis trained his sprinters by avoiding AE training, I was a little taken aback, and extremely skeptical.
The High/Low Approach
I've scrapped the old model of periodization training in favor of something known as High/Low Training.
This Post Brought To You By The Letter "D".
There are three components you must have if you expect to improve your climbing.
Season Update.
Spring has nearly yielded to the stifling heat and humidity of the jungle-like summer, and I've not posted a single update on how it's gone.
ATTACKtics: Projecting, Part III: Working
You've made the tough decision to commit. Now, to help you break this thing down to an inevitable send.
ATTACKtics: Projecting, Part II: The Approach
If you exercise a little patience, along with a few tricks and the right tactics, projecting something hard can be a rewarding process.
ATTACKtics: Projecting, Part I: Picking The Project
For those that have never undertaken a project, it can be intimidating just to decide on the right route.
Why Climbing Is Bad For Your Health
One comment I often get is that a client wants to train hard and be dedicated to climbing while remaining healthy and injury free.