Maximum Climbing

At 40+ years old physical adaptations (and time to make adaptations) are harder to come by. Thanks Coach Hörst for enabling "brain training!" Limited crag time also results in distinct states of emotion, Maximum Climbing provides tools to stay centered and focused on the task at hand. Maximum Climbing is not just a book...it is a reference I look forward to revisiting frequently.

A must have for your climbing library. I have been climbing almost as long as Eric and this is one of the best books I have picked up on training. Marc Twight will tell you which “muscle” is most important, but Eric tries to show you how to affect the change.

I've been climbing for years and have read several climbing training books such as the works of Arno Ilgner John Kettle and Dave Macleod. Maximum climbing offers a different perspective on the teachings of these other great authors/ climbers and so much more. Covering the interesting science behind mental and physical training which really helped me to understand the lessons that come later in the book. Maximum climbing is in depth mental training like I've never seen before, for me it was a very involved experience that pushed me to understand myself and my sport. If your serious about becoming better this is a must read!