This builds upon the Physical Training for Climbing 1 workshop with the content of this second workshop exploring appropriate (and inappropriate) training methods, the training methods and design of customisable training programmes and the physiology of climbing.
In addition to this content, there will be new information on sports nutrition for climbers and methods of analysing current and potential physical performance. This will be complimented by explanations of correct goal setting procedure.
The course is split into 2 days covering:
At the end of the course, you will be able to analyse a client's current standard, create a plan for their future development and know how to do this safely and efficiently. This workshop has been developed by Dave Binney, Sports Scientist and former GB Team coach, and Tom Randall, who uses the latest research to inform his climbing and coaching.
The following topics are covered in detail:
NB: to be eligible to attend you must be a competent lead belayer and climb F7a and V5 comfortably
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Dave Binney and Tom Randall are currently the only providers of the Physical Training for Climbing 2 workshop. Course dates are available in England and Wales from the BMC website.
***Mountaineering Scotland can organise a workshop for groups based in Scotland on request – please contact Robert MacKenzie - robert@mountaineering.scot ***