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Using Boards For Training Mindset & Technique

In his fourth article on board climbing, Neil Gresham looks at mindset and overcoming the difficulty of board climbing. He then examines the advanced movement skills which you can hone through climbing on boards.

7 Apr
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Using Boards For Training Using Boards for Training - Tactics and Planning

Neil Gresham looks at the tactics and nuances of training on a board and explores how to schedule and plan sessions.

31 Mar
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Using Boards For Training Using Boards for Training - Training Methods

In his first article of the Board Climbing series, Neil covered warming up and now he looks at different training methods that can be used: For those climbing in the V3-5 range, board training represents the gateway to tackling steeper and...

2 25 Mar
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Ballet Exercises for Climbers

Professional dancer and keen climber Rosie Mackley shares some ballet drills that can help to improve your coordination, control, mobility and flexibility for climbing.

13 16 Mar
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Can Watching Climbing Videos Improve your Skills? What Science Suggests

Jasmin Honegger, PhD explores whether watching climbing videos in lockdown can help...

3 9 Mar
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The Female Climber Series The Female Climber Series Part 3 - Strength and Endurance Training in the Luteal Phase

On International Women's Day, Lattice Training coach Maddy Cope...

8 Mar
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The Female Climber Series The Female Climber Series Part 2 - Optimising Strength Training and the Menstrual Cycle

Lattice Training coach Maddy Cope continues her series on climbing...

1 Mar
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Using Boards For Training Using Boards for Training - Introduction and Warming Up

In this new series about the nuances of training on boards, Neil Gresham breaks down everything...

24 Feb
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Running My Winter Running Accident - a cautionary tale

12 11 Feb
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Winter Snowshoes in Scotland - more than just a novelty

18 31 Dec, 2020
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Running Walk Before You Run - winter skills for hill runners

39 21 Dec, 2020
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Understanding Winter Weather With Plas Y Brenin Part 5 - Observations on the Hill

17 Dec, 2020
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Understanding Winter Weather With Plas Y Brenin Part 4 - Planning and Decision Making

2 10 Dec, 2020
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The Female Climber Series The Female Climber Series Part 1 - Training in Sync with your Hormone Cycle

3 7 Dec, 2020
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Understanding Winter Weather With Plas Y Brenin Part 3 - How to Use the SAIS Website

3 Dec, 2020
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Understanding Winter Weather With Plas Y Brenin Part 2 – What to Look For in the Weather Forecast

7 26 Nov, 2020

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Belaying - 'Rope Loop' or 'Belay Loop'?

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