Periodized Training for Peak Climbing Performance - Overview
This guide is intended to help you understand how to construct and perform a periodized training program. It is suggested that you read over the entire program before starting your training. It will be helpful to understand how it progresses over time before you begin.
This guide is simply that - a guide. Please understand that you will likely need to modify some workouts. That's ok and it's expected. We all have our own unique limitations, injury history, hectic schedules, et cetera. The most important thing in this program is consistency. If you half-ass it you'll get half-ass results. Obviously, be sure you're up to the training program before you start it, and you do so at your own risk. Climbing is a dangerous sport that carries risk of serious injury or death. Be smart and be safe.
Here's the structure of this plan:
- Overview (you're reading it)
- Periodization Training for Peak Climbing Performance
- Sample Training Plans
- Workouts
a) Anatomical Adaptation Workouts
b) Endurance Workouts
c) Power-Endurance Workouts
d) Maximum Strength Workouts
e) Complex Workouts
f) Conversion Workouts
g) Tactical Training and Climbing Days
Here is how you will apply this plan to real life:
- Read the entire plan from start to finish
- Determine the appropriate "peak" for which you want to train (this will make sense once you've read the plan)
- Identify the appropriate training plan for your peak
- Review and perform the workouts described for your peak's training plan
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Cheers,
Stephen Maisch