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Minimum Effective Dose for Climbers: How to Train Strength over Summer Without Living in the Gym
Summer comes around and for many of us, our routine changes. During winter, we settle into the rhythm of climbing and training indoors. Then summer…
Lattice Training
May 21, 2026

Weightlifting for Climbing: Do Elite Climbers Lift Weights?
The Role of Weightlifting and Resistance Training in Elite Rock Climbing Today, we delve into the world of weightlifting and resistance training with insights from…
Lattice Training
June 28, 2024

Strength Training for Menopausal Climbers
The menopause is an age-dependent physiological change that results from the decline in estrogen and progesterone, resulting in cessation of the menstrual cycle. The period…
Lattice Training
October 21, 2023

Sport Climbing Season: Maintaining Strength + Power
How to maintain your strength and power over sport climbing season with Lattice Coach Josh Ibbertson. Photo credit: Marsha Balaeva For many people, summer means…
Josh Ibbertson
August 30, 2023

Maintaining Strength & Power for Sport Climbing
For many people, the summer months mean it’s sport climbing season. However, over a long sport climbing season, it can be hard to maintain top-end…
Lattice Training
August 17, 2023

Struggling with BIG moves?
Struggling with big moves is a common problem! This is one of the most common concerns that we see with climbers joining us for training…
Lattice Training
April 27, 2023

Anabolic Resistance: The Effects of Ageing on Muscle & Strength
As we age, we may find it harder to build and maintain muscle. This is because our bodies become less responsive to anabolic stimuli. This…
Lattice Training
April 20, 2023

Menopause & Strength: Muscle Mass in Older Climbers
Effects of Menopause: Declining Levels of Estrogen As female athletes get older, developing strength may become harder. As women and people reach the menopause, the…
Mina Leslie-Wujastyk
April 19, 2023

What is RPE? How do I know my ‘Rating of Perceived Effort’?
Rating of Perceived Effort (RPE) is a common term in training. But what is it? RPE is measurement of the conscious sensation of how hard,…
Cam Hartley
March 28, 2023