Climbing: Training for Peak Performance (Mountaineers Outdoor Expert)

Has good breakdown and suggestions to jump start cardo training specifically for climbing or trekking. I followed the cardio planning to the letter and my conditioning improved drastically. Easy to understand max performance thresholds. Good approach to pointing out what to avoid, what is myth vs fact. pay attention to the tips-he explains what NOT to do, This definitely is accurate and on spot to prevent injuries. Aerobic conditioning chapter is great. He provides a template for cardio planning. Most trainers charge and arm and leg to set this up for you.I highly recommend purchasing a heart rate monitor for this type of training. Eventually you will be able to work out without the HR monitor since the training will teach you how to pay attention to your body's cues.

I decided it was time to lose some weight for real and get into shape. One year and 28 pounds later with a resting heartrate in the low forties (less than my current age) I stumbled across this training guide. It's a great book! Solid science backing up simple truths: good nutrition, work hard, stay consistent. I gained a deeper insight into the progress I had already realized and learned some interesting things about current weaknesses and how to overcome them. For beginner or intermediate middle-aged mountaineers, hikers, climbers, or whatever kind of out-door wanna-be you are, this book is a bargain. Couple it with some of the specialty volumes in the series and you'll soon find yourself prepared to tackle your first 5.10 route or 8000 meter peak.

If your new to climbing or want to try some mountaineering this is a good read. Most of the information within is common sense but Soles lays it out for climbing. Eat right, train, strengh train, etc. Very helpful in getting you started on the right track.

Clyde has done an excellent job of taking on the strength and endurance issues relative to climbing. You won't find the technique focus of other successful climbing instructionals such as Performance Rock Climbing or Flash Training, but you will find much solid background for developing depth and background in your aerobic and anaerobic programs. Much good reference information is included also.

The author is definitely opinionated on diet and exercise topics (and offers little proof)... still he made me rethink a few concepts and I'll give them a try before the summer climbing season is once more upon us.

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.

Great product!

As soon as I saw this book I had to get it. I read it cover to cover in just a couple of days and I continue to reference back to it on a regular basis. It was enjoyable to read and I didn't have to force myself to keep reading it like I do with other instructional/training books. I learned a lot about my weaknesses and strengths and how and why I should train those weaknesses and strengths. I have fully adopted his training program, while trying to eat healthy, and I have already seen differences on the scale, trail and rock. I recommend this book to any climber looking to train smarter and climb better.

This book is very readable, with enough information to satisfy most readers without getting bogged down in details.Soles covers what you need to know about good nutrition, aerobic and resistance training, flexibility, and more. Most importantly, detailed training plans that take into account busy lifestyles and a variety of cross-training sport preferences are provided to take the guess-work out of getting fit. The specific needs of rock climbers vs. mountaineers are addressed. Anyone from couch potato to already-fit climber will learn a lot and improve themselves greatly with the advice in this book. My only gripe is that there is too much emphasis on various devices that can be used, though gadget-free alternatives are usually provided. If you have the desire to be a better climber, are willing to invest in a gym membership or some equipment, and have the will to follow a training plan, Climbing: Training for Peak Performance will get you to your goals.

I am not a climber but I used to dabble in it. Now I am getting back in shape. The material is quite nice to read and flows well. It can be used to train in other sports and disciplines and it's not hard to see that from reading. The author is obviously knowledgable and it shows. Thumbs up, I'm enjoying this book and the info it is putting out there.

This book is the most complete training manual for climbers out there, it covers everything from diet and supplements to climbing training on the wall and in the gym. Sets up in and out of season programs.Maybe some other books would help, eg Ripptoes Starting Strength, for more technical descriptions of the squat and deadlift.

Gets you high!