Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete
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Description
⛰️ Elevate your climb, outtrain the rest — become the alpine athlete you were born to be!
- STRENGTH THAT MATTERS - Targeted strength routines designed to toughen muscles for real alpine demands.
- MOTIVATION MEETS SCIENCE - Inspiring insights from elite climbers combined with actionable, expert guidance.
- OPTIMIZE YOUR ALPINE ENDURANCE - Transform your aerobic capacity with proven, climbing-specific training methods.
- TRAIN LIKE A PRO PEAK LIKE A CHAMPION - Master block periodization to hit your summit goals at peak performance.
- SMART NUTRITION FOR HIGH ALTITUDE SUCCESS - Evidence-based fueling strategies that keep you energized on and off the mountain.
Training for the New Alpinism is the definitive manual for climbers seeking to maximize their physical potential through scientifically grounded, alpine-specific training. Authored by experts Steve House and Scott Johnston, it delivers comprehensive guidance on aerobic conditioning, strength training, nutrition, and periodized planning tailored for serious mountaineers aiming to conquer challenging alpine routes and expeditions. With a 4.8-star rating from over 900 reviews, this book is the go-to resource for turning climbing skills into peak athletic performance.
Specifications
| Best Sellers Rank | #104,437 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #26 in Sports Essays (Books) #32 in Mountain Climbing #46 in Health, Mind & Body Reference |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (920) |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 1.6 x 10.2 inches |
| Edition | Illustrated |
| ISBN-10 | 193834023X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1938340239 |
| Item Weight | 3.4 pounds |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 464 pages |
| Publication date | March 18, 2014 |
| Publisher | Patagonia |
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