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First Gear: The Anaerobic Alactic Energy System
Tags: alactic, Anaerobic Endurance, Endurance, energy systems, first gear, Power Endurance
by Steve Bechtel Movement is the basis of climbing up rocks, and in order to move, we need to supply our body with energy. Since any and all movement can occur at multiple speeds, in different directions, and over different durations, our bodies have evolved to handle supplying the energy for moving in several ways….
Developmental and Maintenance Loads
Tags: developemental loads, maintenance, Planning, Strength
by Steve Bechtel We can train to improve or train to hold our ground. This is an important distinction, and one worth keeping in mind when you are training. Most of us think only in terms of trying to get better – to push more weight, to hold smaller crimps, etc. Most of us think…
Climb Strong Summer Training Camp 2020
Tags: Alex Bridgewater, amanda sempert, Charlie Manganiello, jonathan siegrist, ken klein, Steve Bechtel, training camp, tyler nelson
Standard Registration is now open! There are only 3 seats remaining. REGISTER HERE. Instructors include Steve Bechtel (Climb Strong), Dr. Tyler Nelson (Camp4 Human Performance), Charlie Manganiello (Climb Strong), Alex Bridgewater (Climb Strong), Amanda Sempert (Climb Strong), Ken Klein (Climb Strong), and Jonathan Siegrist (Jonathan Siegrist). This is a full hands-on event and will feature 8+ hours each…
What Does it Mean to Hire a Coach?
Tags: coaching, Planning, Program Design
By Steve Bechtel – I never wanted to be a coach, I only wanted to be better. I wanted so badly to get rid of the fat around my middle and get past the feeling of not being able to hold on any longer, that as a high school student I read every book I…
High Load and Low Load Density Training
Tags: Density Training, Endurance, Power Endurance
by Steve Bechtel In the old days, we trained “endurance” by climbing easy moves until we got pumped and fell off. For me, this usually involved doing routes on toprope at Fremont Canyon, or traversing a long flagstone wall near the interstate in my hometown of Casper, Wyoming. The problem was this: Eventually, you got…