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Post by erick on Dec 13, 2017 8:46:39 GMT -7
As a climber who trains all alone because he has no friends and generally only climbs with people who are weaker than him (his wife 90% of the time) I have a really hard time figuring out movement patterns that I am not very good at since I don't have other strong climbers to mimic. Using the Tension Board has been REALLY helpful discovering some of these skills I lack but I am always looking for more opportunities to learn.
I have heard the Power Company guys talk about there applied body tension workshops and e-book on their podcast. Has anyone gotten a copy, been to any of their workshops, or used any of their products? I am also interested in this and their kettle bell training e-book and would love to hear thoughts from anyone who has experience with them?
Eric
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Post by aikibujin on Dec 13, 2017 9:43:51 GMT -7
I don't have any experience with their books or workshops, but I have watched videos of their applied tension drills on YouTube. Maybe take a look and see what you think, when I get home tonight I'll try to post a link. While the drills are nice and I've tried some on the bouldering wall, I don't think it's anything revolutionary. I'm not sure if the book offers a lot more than the video. Edited to add: Here you go! www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcC3tGLuho_v72p6MTAR_3hUyfSa9JfLW |
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Post by MarkAnderson on Dec 13, 2017 10:51:30 GMT -7
Does your wife know you talk about her that way?  |
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Post by tetrault on Dec 13, 2017 12:10:54 GMT -7
Sorry, but I can't resist continuing this thread derail...  |
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Post by erick on Dec 13, 2017 12:23:36 GMT -7
It's not my fault she has no interest in training, and I have learned better than to try and coach her. I'm the first to admit she has the strength and power to climb 2 number grades harder than she does but even trying to tell her that does not ever end well for either of us. We've settled into a nice symbiotic relationship, I need her to belay me (cause as I mentioned I have no friends), she needs me to pick crags she will have fun at and we don't try to change each other  |
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Post by scojo on Dec 13, 2017 13:59:51 GMT -7
Have you tried making friends?
But seriously, it sounds like you already know you could learn a lot if just climbed with a few stronger people.
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Post by erick on Dec 13, 2017 14:02:46 GMT -7
Moved to a new area recently and have not gotten connected to the local climbers yet. I do have friends, just non of them climb  |
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Post by MarkAnderson on Dec 13, 2017 18:03:25 GMT -7
Your wife sounds a lot like mine, and I also don't have any friends (present company excluded). So at least you aren't alone |
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Post by Chris W on Dec 13, 2017 20:52:25 GMT -7
As a climber who trains all alone because he has no friends.... |
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Post by Chris W on Dec 13, 2017 21:05:01 GMT -7
That's a bad thing? I'm not quite sure why I don't have friends, but I'm thinking it's probably me, not them.
I haven't tried any of their stuff, but I listen to the podcast sometimes. I'm a bit skeptical about the whole kettle bell fad. I suppose I'm not really a good one to weigh in though, since I'm currently trying to figure out the best way to approach my SE training.
Regarding movement skills, I've had similar thoughts and concerns for a while. One way I'm planning to address this is to boulder (outdoors, of course) this winter and in my spring power phase. I just haven't had a chance to test it yet, since I'm still trying to recover from a cold I caught a week ago.
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Post by erick on Dec 14, 2017 17:16:57 GMT -7
Kettle Bells are certainly a fad, but I don't think its a bad one compared to other fitness fads. I love the idea of being able to do all my workouts with two bells as opposed to a whole weight room with squat racks and benches. I would chose the fully stocked weight room if I had the choice but I don't. I also like that Kettle Bells seem to place a priority on power and stability, and the goal seems to be perfecting the movement more than lifting a heavier bell. This seems pretty in line with climbing.
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Post by Chris W on Dec 14, 2017 21:15:25 GMT -7
I have a set of PowerBlock dumbbells, which are expensive, but I think are worth it. I've used mine heavily since I got them and they are still in great shape. You can also find used weights at a much better price than new ones.
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