Podcast
This or That? Circuit boards vs Roped Climbing
We all know that endurance and power endurance training is incredibly effective on either a circuit board or on a rope inside or outside. But…
June 24th, 2023
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Climbing on your period: How to use the toilet at the crag!
A personal insight from coach Ella! Climbing on your period… I often find that the logistics of going for a wee or being on my…
June 21st, 2023
Read more >Menopause | Nutrition | Older Climbers | Training
Hydration for Climbers: Don’t Get Dehydrated at the Crag!
Hydration is incredibly important for both performance and health. Summer is here! But, with the warm weather and long days comes a risk of dehydration!…
June 7th, 2023
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Board Climbing for Training: How to Set Problems
Board climbing is a valuable training resource, but it can also be problematic if you lack confidence in setting your own boulders. Here are 4…
June 6th, 2023
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This or That? Endurance Vs Strength Training
Welcome to Episode 3 of the “This or That” series, where Tom Randall delves into the complex debate route climbers often face: Should you prioritize…
June 3rd, 2023
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Dietary Iron for Climbers who Menstruate
Dietary iron recommendations are higher for women and people who menstruate due to blood loss during our period. Iron levels affect our health, as well…
May 31st, 2023
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Rock Climbing Footwork: The Basics
When climbing, we generally have two points of contact with the wall: our feet and hands. We tend to put a lot of our efforts…
May 30th, 2023
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Pull Up Workout Session: Upper Body Strength for Climbing
Train upper body strength with our complete pull up workouts for everyone – beginners to advanced climbers! Upper body strength is essential for the pulling…
May 25th, 2023
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How do hormonal contraceptives affect your training?
We often post about the menstrual cycle to help people figure out how it might affect their training. However, how does this information change with…
May 24th, 2023
Read more >Mindset & Mental Training | Training
How to Build Confidence for Climbing
Confidence can transform pre-climb nerves into a super power; channelling the nervous energy into additional effort rather than a distraction and hindrance! Going into your…
May 23rd, 2023
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