3 tips to climb even better
The key to the next grade is often just a different attitude.
At our Climbhow climbing courses, we are often asked:
"How do you get to the next level of difficulty?"
We all know that climbing is healthy, fun and a great way to unwind from everyday life.
But that's not enough for us. Climbing is also the desire to get better, to finally manage the 7th degree of difficulty, or even the first 9th degree of difficulty.
Climbing thrives on difficulty. Nowhere else do you get immediate feedback on your performance. Either you make it to the top or you fall into the rope.
The key to the next level of difficulty lies in YOU.
The next level of difficulty does not come by itself. You can only climb the 7th degree you've often longed for if you try.
Change your attitude with these 3 tips to climb even better:
Get out of your comfort zone.
From now on, there's an end to climbing routes that you already know, that you like or that you can always manage.
Climb routes that are the exact opposite. Routes that are harder for you, that you don't know, that you don't like and above all: climb routes that are harder than what you've climbed before. You can only improve outside your comfort zone.
Now it's getting exhausting, not only for your body but also for your mind.
You will fail, you will fall, you will not make it to the top, but you will change. Your body will change. It will become stronger, it will adapt. Your mind will change too: You will learn to deal with setbacks, not to give up, to persevere.
Climbing teaches you for life. The further you leave your comfort zone, the more you get back.
Get out of your comfort zone and try difficult routes, like here in Niederthai.
Train your weaknesses.
Think about where your weaknesses are. Work on them specifically.
Do you have good stamina and can you climb many routes in a row? If so, then work on your maximum strength, go bouldering or climb routes where you can only manage a few moves.
Bouldering trains your maximum strength.
Can you manage heavy moves, but you lose your strength halfway through the route? Then train your endurance. Climb two routes in a row.
Your body gets stronger during the break.
You don't get stronger while climbing, but during the recovery time. Listen to your body.
After an intensive day of climbing, your body needs a break. If you ignore this, the risk of injury increases.
You will see: In the end, the next level of difficulty will come all by itself.
With the right attitude, the next level will come all by itself. Niederthai
