Climbing Training - Conjugate Periodization

[Sol]

I made a blog post detailing the most current training plan i'm using for rock climbing, I also talk about my home climbing dojo and touch a bit on trying to be performance rock climber while being a dad to two young children.

 

Climbing Training Fall 2016 - Conjugate Periodization

[RuMR]

Great write up Sol!

[Sol]

Great write up Sol!

 

Thanks Rudy!

[bedellympian]

This is a cool idea. It reminds me a lot of the multi-pace training Frank Horwill (another Brit) used to train middle-distance runners (which is probably about the running equivalent of power endurance sport climbing). He also broke down all the energy systems involved and suggested training them simultaneously to a degree. It resulted in the UK dominating that event category internationally for most of the 80s. It's interesting to me because I've experimented with both concepts for distance running, rock climbing and alpine climbing. I definitely get bigger gains in an area with regular periodization, but can gain more experience due to better all-around readiness when using conjugated periodization. The more common thing seen in distance running is to do "base" period of ARCing/volume and then engage in the conjugated periodization.

 

 

[pup_on_the_mountain]

That's quite the dedication Sol! Double props for keeping the level high despite being a dad :tup: . Looking forward to more TRs from you.

 

P.S.: For me, campusing means just walking my fat ass to campus .