Articles - Training & skills - Fitness
Neil Gresham's Masterclass: 15 training tips for beginners
Posted: 24 Feb 2011
In this Masterclass, Neil Gresham gives 15 essential training tips for beginners...
Book Review: How to Climb Harder
Posted: 09 Dec 2010
A Climber Book Club review Mark Reeves' new technique and training book How to Climb Harder.
Beginners’ Guide: How to be a Better Climber
Posted: 26 Oct 2010
In this article Jamie Maddison dishes out the hints and tips on how to become a better climber, handy for those just setting out on their climbing career. All Photos: Jamie Maddison
Expert's Corner: How to climb E1
Posted: 06 Apr 2010
The experts at Plas y Brenin answer questions from Climber readers. Here Stuart McAlese, British mountain guide and senior instructor at Plas y Brenin, looks at how to break into the magical E1 grade.
20 climbing training tips
Posted: 01 Mar 2010
With winter here it's time for some training inspiration to get yourself in shape for getting out on rock again in Spring and Summer. Here are 20 training tips from top climbers, coaches, health experts and fellow Climber readers on everything from physical training, injury prevention and treatment to finger taping, nutrition and psychology. Dip in and take your pick.
Beginner's Guide: How to Mount a Fingerboard
Posted: 05 Nov 2009
This article, written by the Beastmaker team, aims to help people realise that you can easily put up a fingerboard without bringing down the house.
“I can climb F8a until I’m 70.” The Climber Interview: Stevie Haston
Posted: 21 Sep 2009
Britain’s best ever all-round climber or bitter pantomime villain? Andy McCue went to Ariege to find the real Stevie Haston.
Neil Gresham's Masterclass:Stamina Training (Bouldering)
Training Easy : Stamina on the bouldering wall
Neil Gresham's Masterclass:Stamina Training (Leading)
Training Easy: Neil Gresham sets out a training plan to develop stamina on the leading wall
