Rock climbers can run but it isn’t necessary. Running can bring cardiovascular benefits to rock climbing, and in specific situations can help you to stay fit. How and why, you should or shouldn’t...

The best way to prevent overtraining syndrome in rock climbing is by following a periodized training plan, tracking your training sessions and health markers, and eating a diet that covers your...

Rock climbers and boulderers should deadlift because the deadlift is a weight lifting exercise that increases whole-body strength, hip drive, body tension, and increases the “fall-absorbing...

The amount of pain that’s okay to experience when training depends on 4 factors: Where you feel the painWhen you feel the painWhat type of pain do you experienceWhat type of exercise you’re...

The best way to return from a rock climbing break is to slowly increase your training intensity. Start with warming up longer than you climb and start with lighter and controlled climbing before...

The best exercises to relieve shoulder impingement are the ones that improve deficiencies around the shoulder. This means, that the exercises should focus on strengthening the shoulder stabilizers...