Considering the incredible mechanical loading we place on our fingers when climbing, it should be no surprise that they are a most common site of... Read More
The shoulder joint takes lot of punishment from climbing, especially in those obsessed with “V-hard” bouldering, steep terrain, and sport-specific training. A few of the... Read More
Finger Flexor Stretch This rudimentary stretch targets the forearm muscles that enable finger flexion and your grip on the rock. Be sure to perform this... Read More
Your basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the energy your body expends to maintain normal bodily functions such as heart beat, respiration, digestion, and maintenance of... Read More
Importance of "Cameling Up" Before You Climb Whether you are training indoors, climbing outdoors, or just taking a rest day, sustaining proper hydration is essential... Read More
If you are serious about climbing performance, then you must be serious about accelerating recovery. Knowing how to limit fatigue and speed recovery is as... Read More
This article will delve into the important matter of accelerating short-term recovery—that is, how you acquire a greater degree of recovery during brief midclimb shakeouts... Read More
A few months ago, I detailed several strategies for accelerating recovery at midclimb rests and between climbs. Now in this lesson, we’ll examine intraday recovery,... Read More
