Climbing: Training for Peak Performance

by Clyde Soles

Overview

Climbers at all levels benefit from working to build core strength, opening the door to higher levels of achievement. This new edition of the Mountaineers Outdoor Expert series classic is completely updated and expanded. There is new instruction on yoga, Pilates, and herbal supplements, as well as an expanded section on core training. The book contains more information about rehabilitation after an injury, plus several new training programs

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781594851858
Publisher:	Mountaineers Books, The
Publication date:	08/25/2008
Series:	Mountaineers Outdoor Expert Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Sales rank:	696,721
File size:	7 MB

About the Author

Clyde Soles is a writer-climber with varied experience in the field. He has submitted 8000-meter peaks and has written for magazines and authored several books, including The Outdoor Knots Book, Rock and Ice Gear, and Climbing: Expedition Planning, all published by The Mountaineers Books.

Table of Contents

	Preface	7
	Acknowledgments	9
	Introduction	11
Chapter 1	Performance and Nutrition Fundamentals
	Performance Fundamentals	16
	Nutrition Foundation	19
	Fueling the Climb	47
Chapter 2	Mind and Body: Mental and Flexibility Training
	Mind Flex	60
	Body Flex	64
Chapter 3	Aerobic Conditioning
	Aerobic Fun-damentals	80
	Follow Your Heart	84
	Cross-Play Exercises	92
	Altitude Basics	106
Chapter 4	Strength Conditioning
	Strength Basics	116
	Gym Considerations	128
	Weighty Concepts	133
	Resistance Exercises	142
Chapter 5	Recovery: Rest and Rehab
	Rest Up	176
	Rehabilitation	179
Chapter 6	Synergy: Coalescing and Planning
	Putting It All Together	194
	Planning Your Program	199
Appendix A	Dining Out	219
Appendix B	Glycemic Index	221
Appendix C	Glossary	224
Appendix D	Resources	229
	Index	232