The original book was written in Norwegian and published and 2018, and this English version was published in 2020, and the translation is excellent. The final chapter of the book is perhaps the most unique feature since it focuses on training for children, an area that has seen little attention in the books I've read on this topic to date. As a parent whose child has been encouraged to try climbing and who, thankfully, enjoys it this section obviously appealed as it has the potential to be really useful. As is emphasised at the start of the book keeping things fun is key and having tried some of the activities out with my child I was pleased with how she took to them, although many would have been more fun and engaging if she had been climbing with others her age rather than just her dad, but such is the state of things with the pandemic. She's still a little young to be focusing on the strength training the authors advocate is beneficial at all ages, but then she also enjoys gymnastics which I feel compliments the climbing and other activities she takes. Anyway, enough about me, this is an excellent book for anyone looking to guide themselves through the masses of messy information out there on training for climbing. Its well structured, clear and concise and the production quality is as The authors, Martin Mobråten and Stian Christophersen, both climb and coach at very high standards of difficulty (8c+ and 8c for those who are in the know). Christophersen is also a physiotherapist and coaches the Norwegian climbing team. The book covers Technical, Physical and Mental training, with three additional chapters on Tactics, General training and injury prevention, and finally, training plans. It is richly comprehensive, and their experience in coaching shines through each section. Interviews with leading climbers - entitled A Climber’s Story - expand on particular themes and give fascinating insights – who would have thought that you could write a PhD on using deadhangs for finger strength training? (p.114). The illustrations are excellent throughout and there is an even balance between indoor and outdoor settings. always second to none. I will be taking it with me to the wall as and when I can and using it to help nudge my own

The name says it all, The Climbing Bible: Practical Exercises is a collection of exercises that have been collated to help you develop your climbing technique and strength. A very engaging foreword by Cecilie Skog will ring bells for many climbers who thought they were satisfied with their level of climbing until they realised how much more fun this game we play could be if they did some training. The authors have plenty of credentials to help, as climbers, coaches and physiotherapist, and the exercises are easy to understand and accessible. With exercise titles like ‘Baby Steps’, ‘Ninja Feet’ and in a nod to Johnny Dawes – ‘No Hands’ in the Footwork section, the book progresses to include the more advanced moves seen in World Cup and Olympic bouldering. The authors, as well as being strong climbers themselves, are both coaches at an international level, with a deep and long-gathered knowledge of the best training methods. Due to their 20 years of experience and research, the Climbing Bible: Practical Exercises is an extensive exercise library, and now it's all available to you. This is possibly the most comprehensive and insightful book you will read on suffering and the motivation behind it. It explores the characters and their lives in raw details, it leaves you with an appreciation for their contribution to winter mountaineering.This is a great companion to the recent Climbing Bible by the same authors. It is divided into three main sections: technique, strength and power, and lastly training for children.

Early on, it’s easy to overlook how many solar panels you will need, but you could end up without enough space on your roof to effectively recharge your batteries. Shop Solar I found the mental training section really valuable. It covers several different sections – motivation, confidence, fear of falling and dealing with failure, and gives practical advice on how to deal with anything you’re struggling with. There is a huge amount of stuff to work through and implement in your own climbing. This is a very substantial book on the technical, physical and mental tactics to become a better climber.More and more people around the world are discovering how great climbing is, both indoors and outdoors. The Climbing Bible by internationally renowned climbers and coaches Martin Mobråten and Stian Christophersen is a comprehensive guide to help you train effectively to become a better climber. With its first section that focuses on technique grip positions, balance, direction of force, and dynamics, the Climbing Bible: Practical Exercises starts with the foundations and basics and lends a hand through your climbing development with exercises to help you train strength and power, with wall exercises, finger strength exercises and beam exercises, arm exercises and more. If you are just a climber wanting to perfect your game, or a parent or coach who wants a trusted text to refer to in your child or students learning, Vertebrate publishing's The Climbing Bible: Practical Exercises is a book to live and climb by. All system accessories should be sized according to your system requirements to ensure your electrical system is safe, functional and cost effective. Shop Accessories As a climber with 25+ years experience, it's all too easy to become complacent and forget about training and technique. Yet I still do! But it is such an integral part of being a climber, in some form we all need training and to do so without input is far more challenging. This comprehensive book covers so much in accessible detail, and best of all with loads of great photos to help visualisation.

The only thing not covered is nutrition, although there are plenty of specific guides already available on that and it’s probably too big a topic to slot into this as well as everything else. However, it is important to note that this book is intended as a companion to The Climbing Bible (English translation published 2020). As such it leaves out endurance, flexibility and the mental side of climbing. Instead, the three chapters focus on Technique, Strength & Power and Children/Youth respectively, providing exercises whereby you can train these aspects. It also means that the book frequently refers to the earlier book, saying "we explained XYZ in that book". Whilst this book does stand alone, I suspect it might work even better if used in conjunction with the other book. Fortunately Vertebrate offers a bundle which will allow you to do just that.Whether you want to power 230V appliances off-grid, recharge via shore hookup or simply recharge whilst driving, there are a number of different solutions available. Shop Charge & Convert The first section focuses on your technique, with emphasis on footwork, grip positions, balance, direction of force and dynamics, among other things. The second section features exercises to help you train strength and power – with on-the-wall exercises, finger strength and fingerboarding exercises, arm exercises and more. Also included is a section for children and young climbers to help their parents and coaches create great sessions for kids. This chapter presents games, technique exercises and physical training ideas for children.