The Case for Taking a Break: The Benefits of Seasonality for Maximizing Climbing Performance and Sustaining Stoke
Climbers often pride themselves on consistency, training year round in gyms, chasing progress outdoors, and pushing limits with little rest. But what if that nonstop approach is holding you back? In the early days of climbing, the end of a season meant rest by default. Today, with gyms open twelve months a year, we have lost that natural rhythm, and many climbers face plateaus, nagging injuries, or fading motivation.
Seasonality, which means building intentional periods of off season rest, cross training, and focused preparation, offers a powerful framework for improving both performance and longevity in climbing. By varying intensity and activity, you can recover, rebuild, and ultimately peak when it matters most.
Physical therapist and strength coach Sarah Kremer, DPT, CSCS explains why stepping away from the wall at the right times can actually fuel your next breakthrough.
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Downloadable PDF handout explaining seasonal training phases for climbers with off season, preseason, and in season breakdowns.
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Color-coded charts showing seasonal training cycles for climbers including off season, preseason, and in season focus areas.
Read the full article on Climbing Magazine: The Case for Taking a Break
- Disclaimer – The content here is designed for information & education purposes only and the content is not intended for medical advice.
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