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Training For Mountaineering: Periodisation Of Strength

5/15/2020

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Periodisation, or long term planning of training, is an important subject for an aspiring mountaineer. This video explores a few different methods of how a mountaineer can plan and periodise their strength training.

Periodisation is the systematic planning of athletic or physical training, with the aim to reach the best possible performance in the most important competition (i.e. your climb).

When it comes to periodisation for strength training, the majority of mountaineers are familiar with only one approach. Start with general strength work. Do a long period of maximum strength work. Then convert all that strength into mountain-specific muscular endurance. This method is tried and proven; there is no arguing that. And in the best-case scenario, this can be incredibly effective for a mountaineer to prepare for their climb.  However, this method also has several drawbacks and limitations, which can significantly affect a mountaineer preparations and chance of success on the mountain.

This video explores a few different methods of periodisation for a mountaineer's strength training. So you can be aware that there are other approaches out there. And you can have the power, to make educated decisions around what will work best for your personal circumstances.  

 You will learn:

  • What block periodisation is and why it is so popular for mountaineers (plus a number of drawbacks and limitations this approach hols)
  • A slightly more flexible and adaptable approach to periodisation for strength training (this method is not so popular with mountaineers, but it can be just as effective)
  • The periodisation method I use, as a strength and conditioning coach, when training mountaineers
  • A case study example of one of my mountaineers, who was preparing for a summit attempt of  Makalu (and how we worked around several speed bumps during the process)



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