Climbing : Training for Peak Performance

by Soles, Clyde

• ISBN13: 9780898868982
• ISBN10: 089886898X
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2002-11-01
• Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Summary

This book is for climbers of all ages, abilities, and interests who wish to improve their performance. Climbing: Training for Peak Performance carefully details the foundation and fundamentals of nutrition for mind and body, flexibility training, aerobic, and strength conditioning, and how to put it all together to help you perform better.

Table of Contents

Preface	7	(2)
Acknowledgments	9	(2)
Introduction	11	(5)
Performance and Nutrition Fundamentals
Performance Fundamentals	16	(3)
Nutrition Foundation	19	(28)
Fueling the Climb	47	(13)
Mind and Body: Mental and Flexibility Training
Mind Flex	60	(4)
Body Flex	64	(16)
Aerobic Conditioning
Aerobic Fun-damentals	80	(4)
Follow Your Heart	84	(8)
Cross-Play Exercises	92	(14)
Altitude Basics	106	(10)
Strength Conditioning
Strength Basics	116	(12)
Gym Considerations	128	(5)
Weighty Concepts	133	(9)
Resistance Exercises	142	(34)
Recovery: Rest and Rehab
Rest Up	176	(3)
Rehabilitation	179	(15)
Synergy: Coalescing and Planning
Putting It All Together	194	(5)
Planning Your Program	199	(20)
Appendix A: Dining Out	219	(2)
Appendix B: Glycemic Index	221	(3)
Appendix C: Glossary	224	(5)
Appendix D: Resources	229	(3)
Index	232