Most relivant work out to climbers?

[Stephen Blair]

ive not trained properly in over 2 years!

i was sore all the time and life revolved around the gym and i had loads going on in life so just chucked it.

im at the stage now where i need to get back yo the gym, i eat well and lifes great, i have the time now and need to do some training, ive joined the local gyms and about to organise my induction.

im 39 and been in a harness for nearly 20 years and my hips are feeling it.

[TIMON]

My advice for what it's worth.. Check out the classes, particularly the ones that mix cardio with weights. It's made a massive difference to me and you don't need to be in there for hours on end chugging away lifting weights.

I find I work twice as hard in a class than I would on my own.

[Rich Rule]

I agree some people need to train to make work easier. I train usually 2 or if I am lucky 3 times a week. That is nothing to do with tree climbing more for my own mental state. I am sure it helps with the work. I contract climb 5 or 6 days a week.

 

For me I think the main advantage that can be gained at work is to work smart. The industry has moved on and equipment has improved somewhat.

 

IMO puffin and pantin you way to the top of a large tree is not that smart IMO. Sometimes it has to be done but why not get good with a throw line, install an access line and SRT up there. It is about working smarter and can guarantee this will prolong your climbing careers more than a gym workout.

[Maxnaggle]

if your keen to go to the gym i would only exercise in a low rep range, with heavier weight - train for strength. Think about it, tree work is full of high rep relatively light weight movements. you will burn out if you try to replicate that sort of volume at the gym. plus the amount of calories you will have to consume would be scandalous.

 

this is what i would do.

 

- Low bar squat: no more than 5 sets x 5 reps each session.

- deadlift: sumo or conventional - which ever style suits your body type no more than above and also no more than once weekly.

 

both will work quads, hamstrings, glutes and also your core. deadlift will also work your upper back to some extent. get a good personal trainer to show you how to do this with good form!!!!!!! otherwise you risk injury.

 

as far as upper body goes you could do some shoulder press or bent over rows, though depending on your body type.

 

take it steady and work within your own limits!

 

go to some yoga classes - you will probably be amazed at how inflexible you are if you haven't done it before.

 

get on a road bike! this is something new to me and i thought i was relatively fit! all i can say is think again haha!

 

all the best mate !!