Should climbers take creatine? It depends. While creatine can enhance power and recovery, high-dose loading may lead to weight gain and muscle pump, potentially hindering performance. Micro-dosing (1–5g/day) offers benefits without major downsides, especially for vegetarians. Learn how to optimize creatine use for climbing performance!| Training For Climbing - by Eric Hörst
One of the most common misconceptions about running is that recovery and easy runs are the same type of workout. Despite sounding very similar, they are different runs with different purposes. And while this may sound like a "super beginner" topic, I see even the most experienced runners get the training application of these two| Runners Connect
Climbing is hard on the fingers. If you climb/train frequently at a rigorous level, then there’s a good chance you’ve experienced finger pain and perhaps even injury. Obviously, then, it would be smart to do anything reasonably possible to reduce your risk of finger injury. New research has revealed a coupled training-nutritional intervention that can Read More The post “Prehab” Finger Training You Can Do Each Day appeared first on Nicros.| Nicros
Fear of failure wields tremendous power over climbers who possess an unbending need for success. Ironically, the fear of failure tends to produce failure because it leads to a tight, timid approach of trying not to blow it. A good example of this in mainstream sports is how often a football team gives up the Read More The post Overcoming the Fear of Failure appeared first on Nicros.| Nicros
