The only conditioning book a rock climber needs!
Rock climbing is one of the most physically challenging sports, testing strength, endurance, flexibility, and stamina. Good climbers have to build and maintain each of these assets. This revised and updated edition of the classic book, Conditioning for Climbers, provides climbers of all ages and experience with the knowledge and tools to design and follow a comprehensive, personalized exercise program.
Author(s): Eric Hörst
Year: 2016
Language: English
Commentary: Rock Climber conditioning guide, Training for Strength, Power, Endurance, Flexibility, and Stability
Pages: 256
Tags: Rock Climber conditioning guide, Training for Strength, Power, Endurance, Flexibility, and Stability
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
PART I
CHAPTER 1 Principles for Effective Training
CHAPTER 2 Self-Assessment and Goal Setting
PART II
CHAPTER 3 Warm-Up, Mobility,and Flexibility Exercises
CHAPTER 4 Basic Training and Weight Loss
CHAPTER 5 Antagonist and StabilizerTraining Exercises
CHAPTER 6 Core-Training Exercises
PART III
CHAPTER 7 Limit-Strength Training Exercises
CHAPTER 8 Power-Training Exercises
CHAPTER 9 Strength/Power-Endurance Training Exercises
CHAPTER 10 Local and Generalized Aerobic Training Exercises
PART IV
CHAPTER 11 Designing Your Own Training Program
CHAPTER 12 Special Training Considerations
CHAPTER 13 Nutrition, Workout Recovery, and Injury Prevention
Appendix A
Appendix B
Glossary
Suggested Reading
Index
About the Author
