Effectiveness of “Dangling Arm” and “G-Tox” Recovery Techniques
Key Points and Practical Application: In this study, the “G-tox” active recovery method proved superior to…
Youth Climbing Injuries (and Prevention)
Climbing is a wonderful brain-, body-, and character-building sport for kids, but it’s also a…
Podcast: Eric Hörst Interview with Training Beta
I was happy to do an extended interview with Neely Quinn of TrainingBeta.com, and we…
Podcast #3: Accelerated Learning of Climbing Skills
Despite being as intuitive and natural as walking or running, climbing can be a remarkably…
Benefits of Active Recovery Between Climbs
Key Points & Practical Application: Compared with passive recovery, use of active recovery yielded faster…
Podcast #2: Climbing Performance “X-Factors”
Ever wonder what intangibles make great climbers great? Learn the “X-factors” that help make greats like Ondra,…
Projecting Strategies – How to Suss and Send
“Nix any thoughts of redpointing the route—leave that for some future moment; whether it’s later in the…
Matilda Söderlund Trains at Café Kafe
This new Gimme Kraft! video features Matilda Söderlund, a Swedish climber who burst onto the…
Sachi Amma Gettin’ Kraft!
This Gimme Kraft! video shows Japan’s Sachi Amma visiting Cafe Kraft coach Dicki Korb, during…
Effective Gym Training Strategies (for Route Climbing)
When I began climbing over 25 years ago, the climbing season ended with the hounds…