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Alex Megos once said that conditions don’t matter, but we all know that’s not true… or is it?
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Alex Megos once said that conditions don’t matter, but we all know that’s not true… or is it?
We are rarely in a position to take advantage of what we're physically capable of if we can’t shift our mindsets.
There’s A LOT of great information out there on how to climb harder. But it’s tough to sort through…
Nate talks movement analysis and technique in a consultation with host Ryan Devlin on The Struggle Climbing Show.
If we want to assess our climbing movement skills over time, are the standardized boards the best option? We're conflicted…
How do we decide where to focus our efforts when it comes to becoming a BETTER climber – rather than just a stronger one?
Learning when and how to compensate for a weakness is a skill. And skills need to be practiced.
Today, we rewind to an episode with Hazel Findlay in which she shares strategies for getting into the right mindset to send.
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Alex Megos once said that conditions don’t matter, but we all know that’s not true… or is it?
There is one single skill that trumps all others when it comes to being able to climb 5.13… do you have it?
There’s A LOT of great information out there on how to climb harder. But it’s tough to sort through…
It doesn’t matter how good an exercise or a program is, if you aren’t putting in the correct effort then you won’t get the results you’re looking for.
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BOOKS THAT CAN HELP WITH YOUR MINDSET AND MENTAL TRAINING
A hard truth is still a truth.
This collection of essays, written over many years for The Power Company Climbing blog, will shine a light on those qualities that limit us the most. The qualities that are hard to measure but simple to manage. Simple that is, when backed with intention. These essays are written about real climbers in real situations. Maybe you know some of them. Maybe it’s you.
Designed for both indoors and outdoors, climbing or training, the Process Journal is a three month mindfulness/awareness journal. It was specifically created by our coaches as the simplest way to ensure that your climbing practice is producing the results that you're looking for.
Softcover 6"x9".
LESSONS FROM THE HARD TRUTH
Skaters do one important thing much better than climbers: they chase mastery instead of success.
It's exactly the same amount of challenging for you no matter what number anyone attaches to it.
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.
While in the gym, for the most part, boulderers are closer than sport climbers to training the correct way.
It's easy to get discouraged by how quickly the pros seem to put down the hardest projects.
I get it. Talking is easier than doing. What it isn't, however, is nearly as satisfying.
There is NO single workout that any group of people can follow to get the optimum results for each of them.
Newbs, rejoice! You get a whole post. A short one, but your very own set of training wheels.
After much deliberation over a list of about 25, I've decided on the 5 ways I see experienced climbers derail their progression.
The fact is, you WILL NEVER get to within earshot of your potential if you don't have a complete skill set.
Our egos are ruthless. I've seen climbers stop a workout early because they didn't want to "look bad".
DEALING WITH FEAR WHILE CLIMBING
What makes us feel curious in the face of anxiety, fear, and frustration? It's all in asking the right questions.
Big, scary, and tactical.