Self-Coached Climber: The Guide to Movement, Training, Performance [with DVD] [With DVD]

“Still the best book on improving at climbing … worth every penny and more.” — Dave MacLeod, online climbing coach blog In full color with 52 practical training exercises designed to advance technique Detailed anatomical illustrations explain climbing physiology Includes an 85-minute DVD that shows concepts in action A dynamic package of training material from a pair of expert coaches, The Self-Coached Climber offers comprehensive instruction, from the basics of gripping holds to specific guidelines for developing a customized improvement plan. Hague and Hunter base their methods on the four fundamental components of all human movement–balance, force, time, and space–and explain how to apply these principles to achieve efficient results. The DVD presents live demonstrations of training exercises and features an original documentary of a 5.14a/b redpoint attempt by Adam Stack and Chris Lindner. Self-Coached Climber was named a finalist in the Mountain Exposition Category at the 2007 Banff Mountain Festival. For more information go to: http: //www.banffmountainfestivals.ca/festivals/2007/book/finalists.as

Author: Dan Hague, Douglas Hunter
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Stackpole Books
Published: 02/17/2006
Pages: 228
Weight: 1.4lbs
Size: 9.14h x 7.18w x 0.52d
ISBN: 9780811733397
Language: English