Training for Climbing: The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Performance

Eric J Horst

ISBN 10: 0762746920 / ISBN 13: 9780762746927

Published by Falcon Press Publishing September 2008, 2008

Seller Inventory # 552195

Synopsis:

TRAINING FOR CLIMBING: -The Definitive Guide to Improving Your Performance, 2nd edition                                                                   

Eric J. Hörst

          Updated, expanded, and redesigned, the second edition of Training for Climbing builds on the best-selling first edition of this breakthrough text. Eric J. Hörst continues his tradition of melding leading-edge sport science and his thirty-plus years of climbing and coaching experience to create a unique and compelling book packed with practical how-to and what-to-do information.

 

This new edition includes expanded chapters on training technique, improving mental skills, and developing muscular strength and endurance. A new chapter on general conditioning leads into the seminal chapters on climbing-specific strength training and developing personalized training programs for maximal results. Dozens of stunning color photos depict the exercises and techniques, while the addition of many training-tip summary boxes makes for a quick review of key points.

 

About the Author:

Eric Horst has been climbing for thirty years. He is a performance coach who has helped thousands of climbers improve their performance through his books, magazine articles, seminars, and Web sites. He is the author of Rock Climbing Virginia, West Virginia, and Maryland; Training for Climbing 1st ed; How to Climb 5.12; Learning to Climb Indoors; and Conditioning for Climbers. 

Bibliographic Details

Title: Training for Climbing: The Definitive Guide ...
Publisher: Falcon Press Publishing September 2008
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: Trade Paperback
Condition: Used - Very Good
Edition: 2nd Edition