The Science of Climbing Training: An evidence-based guide to improving your climbing performance [Paperback]

This evidence-based guide analyzes training methods and physiology to improve climbing performance across finger strength, endurance, overall conditioning, and program design.When it comes to training for climbing, there is an overwhelming amount of information out there. In The Science of Climbing Training, top Spanish climbing coach Sergio Consuegra has analysed our sporting needs from the perspective of exercise and sports science to provide an evidence-based approach to training for climbing. It is designed to help us improve climbing performance, whether were taking the next step in our training as we work towards a project, or if were a coach looking to optimise our athletes training. It doesnt contain any 'magic' training methods, because there are none  although you might be shocked by the science behind some popular methods.The first part explains what training is and how different training methods are governed by the physiological and biomechanical processes that occur in the body. The second part looks at how to improve specific needs (such as finger strength and forearm muscle endurance) and general needs (such as basic physical conditioning, pulling strength, pushing strength, strength training for injury prevention) for the different demands and types of climbing and bouldering. The third and final part suggests the best ways to fit it all together. It looks at adjusting training volume and intensity, and tapering to encourage supercompensation, all to help us achieve improved performance, whether its a breaking into a higher grade, ticking that long-standing project or climbing a dream route.In The Science of Climbing Training, top Spanish climbing coach Sergio Consuegra provides an evidence-based approach to training for climbing. It is designed to help you improve climbing performance, whether youre taking the next step in your training as you work towards your project, or if youre a coach looking to optimise your athletes traininIntroductilÎ