Bouldering is over

[SonOfMessner]

Guys, I am new to this forum but still. I did not find any information on any training or exercises to maintain muscles. I am moving to the UAE for business, and have no idea what to do with that. How to keep your body ready for new routes? What's your advice? Anybody? 

[ivan]

don't they have some giant buildings you can climb?  might want to do it after dark...

[Off_White]

Training is going to be your thing. I've a limited sample of training guides, but I think Mike Layton's book is as good as anything, plus he's one of our own. It's worth checking out, a fat book full of info: https://www.amazon.com/Climbing-Stronger-Faster-Healthier-Beyond/dp/149965667X

[SonOfMessner]

Guess will buy the book... Found these, btw outdoorsly.org/best-hangboard/
Anyone has a hangboard? Which of these is better? Wanted to buy one, but not sure. I'll probably buy the book and a hangboard at once

[mmeyers]

there are a lot of easily accessible options these days for training plans, if that's what you're looking for.  powercompanyclimbing.com, latticetraining.com, trainingbeta.com, and more.

If you only have access to a hangboard, there are many protocols to use.  I prefer the simplicity of Steve Bechtel's stuff (climbstrong.com) and his Hangboard Manual is pretty accessible imo, but there's also the Anderson's Rock Climbing Training Manual and Horst's Training For Climbing.  A science-y explanation of when to use what sort of protocol can be found in Eva Lopez's site (http://en-eva-lopez.blogspot.com/). 

as for hangboards, that outdoorsly list is good.  wood is nicer on your fingers if you're going to use it a lot.

If you're looking for more overall fitness, not just finger/forearms for technical rock climbing, then check out some of the plans at https://mtntactical.com/.