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How to choose a chalk for rock climbing
A.k.a. Chalk Selection and Why it’s so Hard to Grasp Choosing the right chalk can be a bit of a minefield. There are so many…
June 4th, 2024
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What is endurance training in climbing?
Endurance training is probably one of the most misunderstood aspects of training for climbing. We think that, because we fall off when we’re ‘pumped’, we…
November 20th, 2023
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Does Flashing a Replica Count as the Send?
The Curious Case of Replica Ethics. Does it still count as a flash if you’ve trained on a replica? Is replica training cheating? Answers to…
April 21st, 2023
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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…
April 20th, 2023
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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…
April 19th, 2023
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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,…
March 28th, 2023
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Finger Strength Training for Climbers
There is a lot of information out there about managing finger strength gains, the best methods, the best practices and what not to do! Which…
November 9th, 2022
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Training Energy Systems: The Climbers Guide
Whether you have been training for 5 years, or are just starting out, the phrase “energy systems” will likely be on your radar. Energy system…
September 26th, 2022
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Capillarisation and The Importance To Rock Climbing Performance
Capillaries are an important physical feature of the body – more on that shortly – that climbers, especially route climbers, inadvertently obsess about. When I…
July 5th, 2022
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Testosterone: The Effects of Ageing and Exercise
Testosterone is a naturally secreted ‘androgenic’ hormone. It is responsible for the promotion of secondary male-sex characteristics, and plays a significant role in muscle growth…
May 12th, 2022
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