
Climbing
Training for Peak Performance
Clyde Soles(Author)
Mountaineers Books (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Will be published approx. on 15. September 2008
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-1-59485-098-1 (ISBN)
Description
This title features: exercises to build strength, endurance, flexibility, and aerobic fitness; up-to-date nutritional information; and, tips for preparing mentally and physically. Climbers at all levels benefit from working to build core strength, opening the door to higher levels of achievement. This new edition of the "Mountaineers Outdoor Expert" series classic is completely updated and expanded. There is new instruction on yoga, Pilates, and herbal supplements, as well as an expanded section on core training. The book contains more information about rehabilitation after an injury, plus several new training programmes. This is the 2008, 2nd edition.
Reviews / Votes
"Whatever your talent, experience, and ambition, if you climb you would do well to read Clyde Soles' training manual. This book will allow you to pull down harder, last longer, and have more fun while you're at it." -- Jon Krakauer, author of "Into Thin Air"More details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Seattle
United States
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 214 mm
Width: 174 mm
Thickness: 14 mm
Weight
544 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-59485-098-1 (9781594850981)
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Schweitzer Classification
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Person
CLYDE SOLES is a writer-climber with varied experience in the field. He has summitted 8000-meter peaks and has written for magazines and authored several books, including The Outdoor Knots Book, Climbing: Training for Peak Performance, and Climbing: Expedition Planning, all published by The Mountaineers Books.
For more information about Clyde, visit his web site at ClideSoles.com.
