Progressing Core Workouts Part 1: Using Correct Form
Finding useful core exercises for climbing can be tough. Nate’s here to help.
Why Your Endurance Isn't Enough
Someone once told me that the person who needs to work on their mental game isn’t the same person who needs to be doing physical training. I’m here to argue otherwise.
Training. Fucking. Works. by Marina Inoue
My perception of what I was capable of, what could be possible, how hard I can push myself, the belief, the confidence, was all very much changed through a mere three weeks of training.
Poor Sods: How to Train Endurance in a Crowded Climbing Gym
Sod’s Law states: “Anything that can go wrong, will always go wrong, with the worst possible outcome.” Turns out, Sod generally spends his time at the climbing gym.
Our Favorite Resources for Climbing Training
We've been asked often who our trusted sources of information are. And we know there’s a LOT out there. So here are some of our favorites.
When You Shouldn't Train Smarter
“Learn how to train, then train hard, then train smart. Most people will never have to go past step two.”
The Send is a Necessary Piece of the Process
It's the journey that matters most. Or is it?
3 Reasons Why Soft Grades Matter
It's exactly the same amount of challenging for you no matter what number anyone attaches to it.
You Should Probably Just Try Harder
How often do you give 100%? REALLY give 100%? I make my living coaching climbers, and I seldom see a climber try their hardest. Myself included.
Limitless Possibilities
If you want to be physically prepared for rock climbing, you need to concern yourself with the following components:
Products I Paid For: Foam Roller Storage Caps
Recently as I've traveled, I've heard the same question over and over while I'm foam rolling in the evening: "Whoa! Why didn't I think of that?"
If Knowledge Was Power, We'd All Climb V15
A lot of us feel like we know the right answers, but aren’t sure which out of the seemingly endless stream of "right answers" we should be using.
The Local's Disadvantage
Are you allowing yourself to be too nonchalant with your projects?
Smoke Signals: Proof of Progression Isn't Always in the Numbers.
Often times, the numbers don't quite reflect what I know to be the truth.
They're Mutants, All of Them.
Can you take an honest look at yourself and admit that maybe you haven’t been putting in the work necessary to become the climber you want to be?
Make a Simple Plan. Now.
If you want to be better prepared this season, the time to start planning your training is NOW.
The Learning Curve: The Fix for Painful Climbing Shoes
Dealing with shoes that don’t fit perfectly can be very uncomfortable and can make climbing miserable.
Too Easy to Fail
I needed stronger fingers and I knew that if I could stick with it, hangboarding would get me where I wanted to be.
Start Here:
It’s fair to say that most climbers would improve if they followed three rules…