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Why do we have the physical requirements for our plans?
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What are the physical requirements?
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Free resources to help you train
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Our Climbers Guide to Training online course
Why do we have the physical requirements for our plans?
As we deliver all our training remotely we have physical requirements in place to reduce the risk of injury but also ensure you are able to get the most out of the testing and training. This isn't necessarily a reflection of your experience or skill level as a climber, but more ensuring that we don't cause any injury by putting your body under any stress that it isn't ready for.
For example, many of our training plans require a finger strength assessment on a 20mm edge. Our coaches then use these results to write elements of the training plan. Without these initial benchmarking scores, the coaches would struggle to provide you with the correct intensity for the plan.
What are the physical requirements?
All participants in our training plans must be at least 18 years old, currently injury-free, and not pregnant. However, there are some exceptions. For instance, our Fingerboard Plans are suitable for individuals with lower-body injuries, while our Flex Plans can help maintain motivation during recovery from finger injuries. If you have specific circumstances or questions, please feel free to reach out to us for a discussion tailored to your needs.
Climbing Training Plan and Climbing Training Plan+ You must have bouldered V4/6B or sport climbed 6b+/5.10+ in the last 12 months and must be able to hang your body weight on a 20mm rung for 10 seconds or more.
Flexibility Training Plans You must have bouldered V4/6B or sport climbed 6b+/5.10+ in the last 12 months and you must not be injured* (excluding finger injuries)
See Which plan? For more information about the different types of training plans.
Free training resources
It might be that you should train for a few months before starting a training plan with us. Below are some free resources to help you hit those benchmarks which we hope wil be both fun and a good motivator in your climbing!
Lattice Training YouTube - Packed full of free resources, like follow-along home workouts, beginner tutorials on how to fingerboard or how to train pull-ups and generally so much more. So when you need some extra guidance, definitely check out our channel! Our Fingerboarding for Beginners video and Training Fundamentals Series would be a great place to start.
The Lattice Blog - We also have lots of coaching advice, interviews and training tips available on our blog, so do check this out if you fancy reading up on a bit more - there is even a guide on writing your own training plan, which may help you out.
The Lattice Training Podcast - This podcast features discussions and interviews with many of the world's best climbers and coaches. We delve into the details of what works and what doesn’t when it comes to training, performance and recovery.
Our Climbers Guide to Training online course
Our flagship course serves as your complete training handbook, guiding you in selecting the most suitable training approach for your needs. This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, enabling you to grasp essential training principles and the underlying science behind each session, as well as when and how to implement them effectively. It includes sample training sessions and a customizable template to assist you in planning your training throughout the year.
While there is no strict prerequisite, we recommend that participants have at least 6 months of climbing experience to maximise the benefits of this course. This course caters to a wide spectrum of climbing and training proficiency levels, offering valuable insights and a structured approach to help you determine what suits your specific needs.
Find out more about our course here on our website.
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