In this in-depth interview, Norwegian physiotherapist, PhD researcher, and elite climber Gudmund Grønhaug explores the current state of climbing injury research, including what we know, what we assume, and […]
The passion for climbing leads us to admire and venerate the lumbrical muscles. But in this human physical story, there’s an equally vital and fascinating supporting actor: tendons. This connective […]
Most of us climb because we love it. Maybe it’s the peace that we get from being out in nature. Or the joy of using our bodies to do strenuous […]
There is a benefit of high-intensity interval training (HIIT exercises) to enhance cardiovascular fitness (CV fitness) for longer/multi pitch climbs. Imagine you’re at the top of a long climb. Your […]
How neurocognitive training can improve your performance and help you rehab smarter. Finally, your obsession with beta has science to back it up. We have all seen videos […]
In recent years there has been an increase in popularity of rock climbing, leading to an increase in the number of climbing related injuries. According to an article by Chang […]
In the world of rock climbing, a delicate dance unfolds between two opposing forces: agility and power. Picture this: a climber, muscles coiled like springs, propels themselves upward with explosive […]
So you want to get better at climbing. You spend hours looking up hangboard routines and finding the latest and greatest grip strength devices, but what about your lower body? […]
The sport of rock climbing appeals to people of all ages. Look around any climbing gym on a busy day, and you’ll probably spot climbing team kids, elderly adults, and […]
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