*NEW CLIMBING RESEARCH* This article is a longer form version of a recent Instagram post I shared. Due to lack of space in the word count, I decided to write this article to give more depth and context to my review of this new piece of rock climbing research and what practical advice we can … Continue reading *Research Review* Anthropometry and Performance Characteristics of Recreational Advanced to Elite Female Rock Climbers – Giles et al. 2020
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Nutritional Considerations for ‘Lockdown’
For weeks now many of us have been on reduced hours, or have not even been able to work at all. This is stressful for everyone affected & has given time for people to think about things they may not have previously had time for, or realised should play a more important role in their … Continue reading Nutritional Considerations for ‘Lockdown’
Generalised Fingerboard Routine
Follow the link below for FREE access to a new fingerboard training routine written by GB Performance & Nutrition. This is the penultimate resource in this series of home training routines. This session is not designed to target a specific muscular attribute or energy system, but more as a general session to maintain strength & … Continue reading Generalised Fingerboard Routine
Tendon Training Sessions
Follow the link below for FREE access to the latest instalment in the series of home training sessions written by GB Performance & Nutrition. This time we are looking at 3 effective tendon training routines. It is important to point out that despite the name of these sessions, they do not just work on the … Continue reading Tendon Training Sessions
Fingerboard Endurance Routines
Follow the link below for FREE access to the third instalment in the series of home training sessions written by GB Performance & Nutrition. This time we are looking at 2 effective endurance routines. As always, depending on what facilities & equipment you have at home will depend on the allowances you will need to … Continue reading Fingerboard Endurance Routines
Fingerboard Strength-Endurance Routines
Follow the link below for FREE access to the next in the series of home training sessions written by GB Performance & Nutrition. This time we are looking at 2 effective strength-endurance routines. As before, depending on what facilities & equipment you have at home will depend on the allowances you will need to make … Continue reading Fingerboard Strength-Endurance Routines
Fingerboard Strength Routines
Follow the link below for FREE access to 2 simple, but effective, finger strength training routines written by GB Performance & Nutrition. Depending on what facilities & equipment you have at home will depend on the allowances you will need to make to achieve the correct intensities. If you have weights, pulleys etc. then this … Continue reading Fingerboard Strength Routines
Climbing Nutrition Workshop
So the 10th of April marks the official launch of GB Performance & Nutrition, starting with a nutritional workshop and presentation at Rockstar Climbing Centre, Swindon. Participants will learn easy to use tips that can enhance health, performance and recovery. Following this there will be time for a Q&A, before getting messy hands in the … Continue reading Climbing Nutrition Workshop