Self-Coached Climber: The Guide to Movement, Training, Performance

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"Still the best book on improving at climbing ... worth every penny and more." -- Dave MacLeod, online climbing coach blog In full color with 52 practical training exercises designed to advance technique Detailed anatomical illustrations explain climbing physiology Includes an 85-minute DVD that shows concepts in action A dynamic package of training material from a pair of expert coaches, The Self-Coached Climber offers comprehensive instruction, from the basics of gripping holds to specific guidelines for developing a customized improvement plan. Hague and Hunter base their methods on the four fundamental components of all human movement--balance, force, time, and space--and explain how to apply these principles to achieve efficient results. The DVD presents live demonstrations of training exercises and features an original documentary of a 5.14a/b redpoint attempt by Adam Stack and Chris Lindner. Self-Coached Climber was named a finalist in the Mountain Exposition Category at the 2007 Banff Mountain Festival. For more information go to: http://www.banffmountainfestivals.ca/festivals/2007/book/finalists.asp Acknowledgments Introduction Balance .................................................1 Establishing a Good Base of Support Body Awareness Turning and Flagging Controlling Force: Movement Initiation and Movement Centers Learning Movement in Climbing Improving Your Redpoint and On-Sight Tactics The Physiology of Climbing Aerobic Endurance Training Anaerobic Endurance Training Strength and Power Emotional and Mental Training Self-Assessment and Goal Setting Chapter 13 Your Personalized Training Plan 1 ............................ 89 Glossary References About the Authors Index