addie Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 due to lack of time, and lack of money, Im curious if there are any ways to stay in climbing shape without actually climbing? I know this sounds odd, but is it possible? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenderfour Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 Climbing at UW rock is free. So is Marymoor. You can also stay in shape by carrying my pack around. I can make a weekly schedule so that you know where to meet me in order to carry my pack. And since you are a fellow cc.com poster, I won't charge you a single cent for this training opportunity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distel32 Posted June 21, 2004 Share Posted June 21, 2004 depends on what kind of climbing. Buy a hangboard or just mount some different sized pieces of wood over your doorways. do you mean that kind of training or alpine climbing training? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addie Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 rock, sport specifically Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distel32 Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 perfect. go buy a hangboard and get religious on training. Most boards come with routines, back up something for yourself and make sure it really works all your climbing muscles. hold everything with an open hand, never crimp. If you don't want to drop the 50 for a board just go buy some 2x4s and sand the edges down to different sizes. for sport (especially smith) you really want to work your fingers the same if not more than your muscles for all those crimps and pockets. those are just a couple ideas. I'm sure there are tons of ways. only 4 more months still smith season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lummox Posted June 22, 2004 Share Posted June 22, 2004 due to lack of . . . i feel your pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
addie Posted June 22, 2004 Author Share Posted June 22, 2004 glad to know Im not the only one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryland_moore Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 Buy one of those finger exercise hand grip strengtheners and keep it in your car. Every time you get in the car and drive somewhere, use it. It sounds funny, but does actually imrpove your grip strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bDubyaH Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 i highly recommend the putty over the mechanical grip devices and as an added bonus you won't have to go out and buy some when you blow out a tendon , since you will already be using it. you can get it from any physical therapist. just stop in buy some for about $5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distel32 Posted June 23, 2004 Share Posted June 23, 2004 be careful on which grip strengthener you use, I know quite a few people who have developed tendonitis from using them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szyjakowski Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 you sure it wasn't related to combo of grip strengthener and bouldering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distel32 Posted July 11, 2004 Share Posted July 11, 2004 yeah, they actually weren't bouldering which is why they were using the grip strengtheners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szyjakowski Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 i have one of those black diamond blue rings... used to squeeze that thing all during my classes in high school and while driving....(ahh, that explains all the tickets...) anyrate, they definitely are a good idea but, bouldering is the best way to get strong... buildering is the second and lifting free weights is the third. grip strengtheners imho is the worst. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialed Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 due to lack of time, and lack of money, Im curious if there are any ways to stay in climbing shape without actually climbing? I know this sounds odd, but is it possible? Yoga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icegirl Posted July 12, 2004 Share Posted July 12, 2004 Use the force, luke.... Oh wait, he said yoga.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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