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The Effects of Prioritizing Lead or Boulder Climbing Among Intermediate Climbers [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2021
This study compared the effects of prioritizing lead climbing or boulder climbing on climbing-specific strength and endurance, as well as climbing performance. Fourteen active climbers were randomized to a boulder climbing training group (BCT: age = 27.2
Nicolay Stien   +5 more
doaj   +6 more sources

Comparison of climbing-specific strength and endurance between lead and boulder climbers.

open access: yesPLoS ONE, 2019
Albeit differences in climbing-specific strength of the forearms have been demonstrated between lead and boulder climbers, little is known about the potential differences in force and power output of the upper body pulling-apparatus between disciplines ...
Nicolay Stien   +5 more
doaj   +6 more sources

Anxiety levels and physiological responses during top-rope and lead climbing: a cross-sectional study among sport climbers [PDF]

open access: yesBMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation
Objectives Sport climbing presents an exceptionally interesting research field for issues related to anxiety and stress. This discipline, classified as an extreme sport, requires participants not only to be in very good physical condition, but also to be
Natalia Swinarska   +4 more
doaj   +5 more sources

Climbing the gap: a review on sex differences in high-level rock climbing [PDF]

open access: yesFrontiers in Sports and Active Living
Since its inclusion in the Olympic Program in 2016, climbing has grown increasingly popular and professionalized. While climbing research is also increasing, female (elite) athletes remain underrepresented, with the extent of this gap remaining ...
Kaja Langer   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

The Load Structure in International Competitive Climbing

open access: yesFrontiers in Sports and Active Living, 2022
The analysis of the load structure in competitions is essential to develop performance structure models from which sport-specific testing and training protocols can be derived.
Marvin Winkler   +2 more
doaj   +3 more sources

A mixed-mode examination of the teaching of lead climbing by adventure sports coaches in the UK [PDF]

open access: yesPhysical Education and Sport Pedagogy, 2020
Background: We present a unique study of adventure sports coaches teaching lead climbing. Expanding existing work on judgement and decision making, we examine the coaching process and the decision making employed to manage the pedagogical and security needs of climbers when they are being introduced to lead climbing.\ud Research design and data ...
Loel Collins, Dave Collins
exaly   +3 more sources

Automated Video Assistant Referee in Lead Climbing

open access: yesCurrent Issues in Sport Science
Introduction In lead climbing, points are awarded for each hold held, which are then primarily decisive for the ranking. These points are awarded immediately after an attempt by a judge who observed the athlete.
Eliane Künzler   +3 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Physiological demands and nutritional considerations for Olympic-style competitive rock climbing

open access: yesCogent Medicine, 2019
Rock climbing is a fast-growing sport. Nutritional recommendations for climbing performance remain limited. In a sport where reduced fuel availability/dehydration could result in declined performance and fatal error, nutrition is key to a successful ...
Marisa K. Michael   +2 more
doaj   +2 more sources

Biomechanical Principles and Techniques—A Systematization for Sport Climbing [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
Background: Sport climbing, encompassing lead, bouldering, and speed disciplines, has transformed from a niche activity to a widely popular trend, notably after its Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games 2021.
Silas Dech, René Kittel
doaj   +2 more sources

On-Sight and Red-Point Climbing: Changes in Performance and Route-Finding Ability in Male Advanced Climbers

open access: yesFrontiers in Psychology, 2020
AimIn lead climbing, the ascent of the route can be defined as on-sight or red-point. On-sight is the more challenging style since it demands greater physiological and psychological commitment.
Eloisa Limonta   +9 more
doaj   +3 more sources

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