Description
TRAINING
FOR ROCK
CliMBING
As the medical adviser to the British Mountaineering Council, Steve Bollen has a
close understanding of the fitness requirements and training methods of climbers
and has written this book for climbers of all levels who wish to improve their
performance and minimize the chances of injury.
Written in a lively and approachable style, Training lor Rock Climbing ranges
through every aspect of training, from basic aerobics through stretching and muscle
building to mind training and nutrition, in order to provide the reader with both a
thorough insight into the functioning of the body as well as a training programme
that will maximize each climber’s potential. The text is illustrated with a wide
range of photographs, line drawings and tables.
Fully endorsed by the British Mountaineering Council Training lor Rock Climbing is
the ideal companion to the acclaimed Handbook of Climbing.
Steve Bollen is an orthopaedic surgeon and medical adviser to the British
Mountaineering Council. He has previously published many articles both in the
climbing press and in medical journals on the subjects of fitness and training. He is
married and lives in West Yorkshire, a stone’s throw from Almscliffe Crag.
In very good to excellent preloved condition.
102 pages
Hardcover