I have climbed indoors and outside a handful of times, and I have thoroughly enjoyed it each time. I’d like to begin some formal training--any... Read More
Climbing near your limit can be stressful. Desperate moves, risk of falling, and the uncertainty of what’s next can foster unproductive thoughts and physical tension... Read More
Hi Eric, I’m a novice climber (11 months). I train together with a friend following your 4-3-2-1 cycle, and we are both really progressing. We... Read More
Proprioception is subtle, yet vitally important, physical awareness of your body’s “feel” and movement in space. No matter what you do physically, proprioceptive data from the... Read More
Slowing the Pump Clock: Three Strategies to Prevent the Pump Training to get stronger is a good thing. Climbing in ways that conserve energy and... Read More
Hi Eric, I’m doing some research into climbing specific training and I can’t find a definition (and training guidelines) for “power” or “power endurance”, etc.... Read More
In working with hundreds of climbers over the past five years, I've discovered that an increasing number are investing a significant amount of training time on... Read More
I’ve just finished my first periodized training cycle, and I am now beginning my second. I’ve realized that I naturally build muscle quite easily, however... Read More
