Training for Climbing

Increase your strength, power, skill, and focus to maximize your climbing performance. n Praise for Training for Climbing n Training for Climbing is a great resource. Whether you're just starting out or already ticking 5.13, you'll find valuable information here to help you climb harder. This is the most complete and up-to-date training guide available. n -Rock and Ice magazine n n Drawing on the latest climbing research, this third edition of the international best-selling Training for Climbing presents a comprehensive, evidence-based program for improving climbing performance. With the unique perspective of a veteran climber, researcher, and coach, Eric Hoerst blends leading edge sport science with his decades of climbing and coaching experience to create a content-rich text packed with practical how-to and what-to-do information. n A few of the new topics explored include: n * Energy system training to develop greater strength, power-endurance, and aerobic endurance. n * Recalibrating the brain's central governor for higher power output and stamina. n * Daily Undulating Periodization as an effective method of on-season programming. n * Training zones for rock climbers-the secret to truly effective training! n * Stabilizer training to improve arm power and reduce risk of shoulder injury. n n Also included are expanded chapters on developing strength, power, and endurance in the crucial finger flexor and pulling muscles, as well as a must-read chapter on developing exceptional core strength. Hoerst completes his coaching with dedicated chapters on technique and mental training, performance nutrition, accelerating recovery, and injury prevention. The book's 300-plus pages of expert instruction make for the most advanced and complete book of its type! n n Eric Hoerst is an internationally renowned author and a climber of forty years. As a researcher and coach, Hoerst has written hundreds of articles and coached thousands of climbers from around the world. He owns the popular website Training4Climbing.com. n