Training for Climbing : The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Climbing Performance

by Eric J. Horst

• ISBN13: 9780762723133
• ISBN10: 0762723130
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2002-12-01
• Publisher: FalconGuides

Summary

This is the completely revised and updated edition ofFlash Training, the fundamental manual for physical and mental training for rock climbers. Drawing on new research in sports medicine, nutrition, and fitness, the author has created a training program to help any climber achieve superior performance and better mental concentration on the rock, with less risk of injury. A necessary book for rock climbers everywhere.

Author Biography

Eric Horst has been climbing for 25 years. He is the author of How to Climb 5.12, Rock Climbing Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland, and Flash Training. He lives in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	xi
Introduction	xiii
An Overview of Training for Climbing	1	(12)
Self-Assessment & Goal Setting	13	(10)
Mental Training	23	(18)
Training Skill & Strategy	41	(12)
Theory & Methods of Strength Training	53	(16)
Strength & Conditioning Exercises	69	(40)
Personal Training Programs	109	(16)
Performance Nutrition	125	(12)
Accelerating Recovery	137	(14)
Injury Treatment & Prevention	151	(20)
Afterword	171	(2)
Appendix A Training Charts	173	(4)
Appendix B Self-Assessment Test Comments & Training Tips	177	(4)
Appendix C Fitness Evaluation & Questionnaire	181	(4)
Glossary	185	(6)
Suggested Reading	191	(2)
References	193	(4)
Index	197	(10)
About the Author	207