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Training for Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is an exciting exercise, more so when the performer has received the right training as compared to having no training. The training usually involves the use of muscle functions, which is very vital to ensure that you achieve the right balance during the climbing session. It is therefore necessary for the training to comprise the use of strength, burst and endurance. The climber should have an idea on the best training program that will improve their muscle functions.

This will help the climber develop and manage effectively their training plan. It is also necessary to know the most important principles of training by reading rock climbing training book, so as to learn what is expected during the training. The climbers should also develop and maintain a proper diet by eating healthy. Eating a balanced diet ensures your body is fit to take the exercise. Good eating habits will also ensure that you stay in shape during the entire climbing program as you work hard on improving your skills.Most climbers often forget the crucial aspect of taking enough rest during the training. It is important to relax, and not to over train,so your body can regain the energy lost. Taking rest means the climber should not get involved in any exercise. While training, take a few days in a week and have a full rest so as to recover from the exercise, and improve your climbing performance.  A good climbing performance also involves the use of better training tactics. The training program should enable the trainees to overcome their climbing weaknesses. It is better to spend more time on your weak points, and spend little time on your strengths than spending less time on your weaknesses and more on your strengths. This will guide you on how to come up with a proper program that focuses on improving both your climbing weaknesses and strengths.  During the training, maintain the same intensity and speed as if it were a real climbing competition. Whatever new skill and climbing exercise you are developing, give it all your best, as it will keep you on track. Finish each exercise undertaken,so as to maximize your gains and also work on your speed.  A good warm up prior to exercise helps enhance flexibility and blood circulation which leads to better climbing techniques. Stretching helps climbers understand how their muscle function enabling their muscles last a bit longer and move faster. The easiest way to improve on your rock climbing performance is through observation. Watch and learn the techniques employed by the best rock climbers and adopt those techniques. Where necessary take relevant notes and practice on your own the moves made by the climbers. This will help you improve on your abilities and also develop your own climbing plan. As much as rock climbing involves proper training, it is a mandatory to take precaution so as to prevent body damage. In any training, accidents are prone to occur, and climbers shouldlistento their bodies. In addition, minimize your fears and develop a winning attitude as this will help youduring the rock climbing competition.  

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Walt Alexander

Walt Alexander

Walt Alexander is the editor-in-chief of Men of Value. Learn more about his vision for the online magazine for American men with the American values—faith, family & freedom—in his Welcome from the Editor.

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