Logical Progression: Using Nonlinear Periodization for Year-Round Climbing Performance

by Steve Bechtel, Kyle Duba, Zach Snavely (Photographer)

Training for climbing can be fun, but sticking to a schedule can be desperately hard. Many climbers have seen the value of a carefully planned out, periodized training program. Clearly, such programs work, but many of us can’t stick to such a rigid schedule. What if there were a better way? What if there were a more flexible way of planning that provided the same great results? And what if such a program allowed you to maintain high levels of climbing performance much longer than you could on a traditional program? For the climber that has limited time to train, there may be no better program than Logical Progression. For anyone who wants to get fit and stay fit for long trips and redpoint seasons, the program outlined in this book can give you a great advantage. Based on solid science and tested by hundreds of climbers, Logical Progression is a simple and very effective way of organizing your training, and making sure that progress keeps coming.

Genres: Climbing

Kindle Edition

Published May 9, 2017

Reviews

[Daniel Dao · Rating 5 out of 5]

A pretty quick and succinct read. I was surprised because I generally hate these type of books, but I got what I wanted. Steve does a great job of emphasizing the importance of not burning out and keeping a fresh mentality, along with intense training. Along with that, he doesn’t add any fluff and gives the facts straight. Honestly it’s just refreshing to read a training book without any philosophical thought tied to it.

[Abiola · Rating 5 out of 5]

I liked that book was short, straight forward and easy to follow. I rarely read training books but this was what I was looking for in ways to take my climbing to the next level. Looking forward to implementing my plan in the next year and progressing in my climbing.

[Vladyslav Ieliashevskyi · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is actually very solid, short and concise book compared to various others I've seen out there. What I really loved is how actual scientific studies are brought up, and how climbing is compared to other sport disciplines.
In my opinion if you want to improve your climbing, read this one, and ignore all others.

On a side note, I gave it 4/5 stars simply because it does not cover a lot in details and revolves around readers knowledge on topic in hand. But than again it will be suitable perfectly for climbing coaches.

[Duane Zingale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Simple steps to climbing better

Training sounds and feels overly complicated. Especially when I just want to climb more not take a whole cyclical period lifting weights. Steve breaks down a simple and easy to execute nonlinear training to improve your climbing... And you don't ever have to stop climbing 😆

[Nicklas Karlsson · Rating 3 out of 5]

It's been working pretty well and I like the idea, but the book could use some clarification and explanations to be really handy. Simplicity seems to be key, but how to make it simple and yet effective alludes me a bit. Time will tell.

[Charlie Grimshaw · Rating 2 out of 5]

The idea of nonlinearity is great, and this has seriously made me rethink my training, but it's so vague in many of its instructions, with obvious oversights and mistakes. Perhaps the 2nd edition improves upon this.

[Andrew Peak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Training Beta

Fantastic book. Encourages you to be the best climber you can be. All climbers should read this. Got me to start thinking about my climbing as the sport it is.

[Wei Gao · Rating 5 out of 5]

The most effective training scheme I’ve read about for working professionals who climb. Succinct read too to get you on your training right away.

[Zamfir Andrei · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good sequel for Training for Climbing book.

[Hikari · Rating 2 out of 5]

Informative. Recieved as a gift. Really boring read though.