Proud of the Balance
There's more to life than climbing. It's true.
The High/Low Approach, Part IV: Falling Into The Middle
The High/Low Approach to training for climbing is much more challenging than first meets the eye.
Beware The Exspurt
There are two main dangerous types that thrive in the chalky environment in climbing gyms: The Lurker and The Exspurt.
The High/Low Approach, Part III: Are You In or Are You Out?
I figured that it might be prudent to let people know whether or not the High/Low style of training is for you.
Kickball, Summer Trips, Upcoming Reviews, and the Official Start of the Season.
Just a couple of quick notes to get me back into the swing of keeping you all updated on what's going on here...
The High/Low Approach, Part II: AE Without Training the A
When I read that Charlie Francis trained his sprinters by avoiding AE training, I was a little taken aback, and extremely skeptical.
The High/Low Approach
I've scrapped the old model of periodization training in favor of something known as High/Low Training.
This Post Brought To You By The Letter "D".
There are three components you must have if you expect to improve your climbing.
Season Update.
Spring has nearly yielded to the stifling heat and humidity of the jungle-like summer, and I've not posted a single update on how it's gone.
Why Climbing Is Bad For Your Health
One comment I often get is that a client wants to train hard and be dedicated to climbing while remaining healthy and injury free.
Keeping Perspective for the Weekend Warrior.
It's easy to get discouraged by how quickly the pros seem to put down the hardest projects.
Reader Questions: The Clock is Ticking.
Arthur writes: I'm a month away from a climbing trip… What is the optimal program for overall climbing fitness?
Campusing = Healthy Elbows?
Campusing is precisely how my first round of bad elbow problems began.
Pushing Through The Tweaks, Twinges, and Pains: Shoulders
Shoulders are a tricky joint. A big muscular shoulder means absolutely nothing when it comes to injuries.
Pushing Through the Tweaks, Twinges, and Pains: Fingers and Elbows
All of us are going to get hurt at some point.