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Author: Clyde Soles
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
Category: Book

Buy New: $39.98

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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

9 reviews
Sales Rank: 357484

Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 224
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.1
Dimensions (in): 8.4 x 6.7 x 0.8

ISBN: 089886898X
Dewey Decimal Number: 796.5223
EAN: 9780898868982
ASIN: 089886898X

Publication Date: November 2002
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•	Paperback - Climbing: Training for Peak Performance (Mountaineers Outdoor Experts Series)
•	Kindle Edition - Climbing: Training for Peak Performance

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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
This book is for climbers of all ages, abilities , and interests who wish to improve their performance. It is for weekend warriors who enjoy 5.6s yet desire to lead 5.10s, and for mountaineers interested in moving faster at altitude. It is for ice climbers who want to move more efficiently over frozen terrain and big wall climbers who want to increase their stamina.

The standard concept of training for climbing has long been, "just climb!" While that may suffice for a few gifted individuals, this philosophy has also resulted in countless climbers reaching performance plateaus and suffering recurring injuries. Even after the benefits of training began to be recognized, many of the regimens developed by climbers were physiologically unsound; some were downright dangerous. Climbing: Training for Peak Performance carefully details the foundation and fundamentals of nutrition for mind and body, flexibility training, aerobic, and strength conditioning, and how to put it all together to help you perform better.

Customer Reviews: Read 4 more reviews...

1 out of 5 stars

Climbing: Training for peak performance September 5, 2008
0 out of 3 found this review helpful

The third-party seller of this product grossly misrepresented the condition. As a result of severe moisture damage and stuck pages, I couldn't really read the book.

4 out of 5 stars

Worth the money May 14, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I was looking to improve my rock climbing abilities to prepare for the spring. This book is definiately informative with a clear and concise overview of what works and what is fad.

3 out of 5 stars

Good Information, But Not Great May 5, 2006
10 out of 10 found this review helpful

I initially purchased this book without hesitation upon recognizing Clyde Soles' name and recalling his excellent work as the gear editor for "Rock and Ice." And while he has done an excellent job of amassing a wide variety of information and adjusting it to a climbers needs, none of the material presented is really that original or profound. The bottom line of this books is eat healthy, train both aerobically and anaerobically, and supplement your climbing with strength training. I would reccommend this book for someone new to climbing and looking to set the foundation for good health and climbing. More experienced climbers looking for an additional edge or those with a solid understanding of the principles of health and fitness, however, should look elsewhere.

5 out of 5 stars

Best training book for all-around climbers available! March 4, 2006
4 out of 5 found this review helpful

There are numerous training books for sport climbers who want to send 5.13 or boulder V12. But this is the only book for everyone else. It's a great resource for alpinists, big wall climbers, weekend 5.8 craggers, and most other outdoor athletes. This takes the training and nutrition chapters in Mark Twight's "Extreme Alpinism" to the next level with far more content and detailed explanations. It offers practical advice and emphasizes time efficiency and having fun for a healty lifestyle. Definitely a good book for almost any climber!

5 out of 5 stars

What a Great Book November 5, 2004
7 out of 8 found this review helpful

I had been climbing for a while, and wanting to get better. When I started to train with climbing in mind, I really didn't know where to start. So, I did the usual things and felt frustrated. Fortunately I came across this book. It really answers questions, is immensely practical, and is a pleasant read. If you want to climb stronger, get this book.