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The Gift of Isolation
Tags: bodyweight, COVID-19, Finger Strength, home training
by Steve Bechtel In the spring of 2020 disaster struck the climbing gym industry when COVID-19 swept across the globe. Almost all gyms closed or at the very least had to restrict access. Although some could stay open, most operated at a huge loss. Even with government grants and loan assistance, the gym scene…
Fundamentals of Energy Expenditure
Tags: energy expenditure, Nutrition, Taylor Carr
Taylor Carr, MS Sports Nutrition, MS Strength and Conditioning Energy is something I never seem to have enough of. After I rush to work each morning, I spend 8 hours pushing others to get stronger. Then I come home to make dinner with little motivation. And where does that leave me for my evening training…
Lessons: 2020
Tags: lessons, Steve Bechtel
by Steve Bechtel As the year wraps up and I have time to look back on all that happened in the previous 12 months, I find looking for lessons useful. None of us would say that 2020 was unmemorable, but I feel that despite the difficulty of the year, there were valuable experiences that can…
Are We Assessing the Right Things?
Tags: Assessment, ken klein, testing
by Ken Klein, NASM, PCC This past August we were winding down the Climb Strong training camp in Lander, WY and Steve Bechtel said something that really stuck with me. A participant asked about assessments and Steve replied that if we piled all of our physical assessment numbers together we probably wouldn’t be able…
Controlled Intensity
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By Jacob Carr – NSCA CPT, MS Strength and Conditioning, MS Sports Nutrition When you workout or climb do you always go for that next grade? Do you always try and get that extra rep? That probably means you have grit, determination, and goals to progress. These are great qualities to have, especially as…
The Nugget Climbing Podcast: Alex Bridgewater
Tags: Alex Bridgewater, back injuries, climb strong team, podcast, Strength, The Nugget Climbing Podcast
A great conversation with our Climb Strong team manager and all-around great person, Alex Bridgewater.
The Nugget Climbing Podcast: Episode 36
Tags: climb strong team, in the media, podcast, The Nugget Climbing Podcast
Steven did a great job getting our coaches to talk – many of them like to keep quiet and do their work. I (Steve) can’t articulate how great it is to work with this crew.