I first started looking for a training planner for my climbing after reading multiple books about sports psychology. It turns out that many athletes and universities pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to unlock the secret to successful training so there is a lot of research surrounding the topic. I learned that the key to a successful athlete isn’t based on the best exercises at the right time paired with the right food (though that is part of it), it is about the plan and tracking that plan with a planner.
If you want to level up your climbing, then you need to track your progress and stay motivated. It can be challenging for any athlete to track training but especially when it comes to climbing. Luckily, a climbing-specific training planner can help you do that. It’s a valuable tool that can help you stay on track, prevent injury, track your progress, customize your training, and save time.
- To stay on track. It can be easy to get sidetracked when you’re not following a plan. A training planner will help you stay focused on your goals and make sure that you’re making progress.
- To prevent injury. Climbing is a physically demanding sport, and it’s important to train in a way that minimizes your risk of injury. A good training planner will help you gradually increase your workload and avoid overtraining.
- To track your progress. A training planner will help you track your progress over time. This can be very motivating and help you stay on track with your goals.
- To customize your training. A training planner can be customized to your individual needs and goals. This means that you can focus on the areas of your climbing that need the most improvement.
- To save time. A training planner can save you time by planning out your workouts in advance. This means that you won’t have to waste time trying to figure out what to do when you get to the gym.
The Send Edition Climbing Planner Is My Ideal Training Planner
I’ve tried a handful of climbing training planners as well as a few traditional fitness planners. Many of the planners included tracking sets, reps, and weight, and some included space to mark beta for a project. But none of them met all of my needs. That’s why I created this training planner.
It’s a valuable tool for climbers of all levels. It is specifically designed to help climbers track their progress in a variety of areas, including climbing grades, mobility, flexibility, strength, and drills. The planner also includes performance and motivation tracking, which can help climbers stay motivated and level up their climbing.
Here are some specific benefits of using the planner:
- It can help you track your progress in a variety of areas. This includes climbing grades, mobility, flexibility, strength, and drills.
- It can help you identify your strengths and weaknesses. This information can then be used to adjust your training plan to match your individual needs.
- It can help you stay motivated. The performance and motivation tracking can help you see your progress over time and stay motivated to reach your goals.
- It is easy to use. The planner is digital, so it is easy to take with you to the gym or wherever you train.
The first section of the planner includes an evaluation that will help climbers recognize their strengths and weaknesses. This information can then be used to adjust the climber’s training plan to match their individual needs.
The second section of the planner outlines a monthly planner that can be used to track training and rest days. The planner also includes a quick rating of how the session went, so climbers can see their progress over time. Climbers can also quickly mark and showcase whether or not they met their goals for specific days, so they can see their performance over time.
The third section of the planner includes a day look that can be used to set intentions or goals for the training or rest day, what the day will include, and the completion of those exercises. In addition, this section includes performance tracking and evaluation to help with motivation and improve performance over time.
The planner is digital, so it is perfect for your tablet (I use the Goodnote app) or you can print it. This makes it easy to take the planner with you to the gym or wherever you train.
It is easy to use and it can help climbers track their progress, stay motivated, and level up their climbing.
If you are serious about improving your climbing, then I encourage you to use this training planner. It is a valuable tool that can help you reach your goals.
Why Does This Planner Focus So Much on Performance Evaluation/Mental Training?
You might remember what I mentioned about reading multiple sports psychology books before looking for my first training planner. Well, I have also talked to a few sports psychologists about what they do with their athletes that make the biggest difference. I was so surprised at what I learned.
Many athletic programs have paid thousands of dollars for the perfect training program for each athlete but that isn’t the reason for their success. In fact, just because an athlete follows a training plan perfectly, doesn’t mean they’ll have the same success that the top players do. Why? Is it because they weren’t born with the right genes?
It turns out that the key to better performance is more than dedication to the most expensive training plan. From every conversation and book from sports psychologists that I’ve read, I’ve been able to narrow it down to 5 key elements that make the difference between a good athlete and the best athlete’s training:
- Motivation
- Concentration
- Anxiety Control
- Belief
- Decision Making
Professional athletic programs like pro basketball, tennis, and football teams are paying hundreds of thousands of dollars each year to these sports psychologists to track and improve on these 5 elements in their athletes.
In other words, if you pair a decent training regimen with tracking and improving these 5 elements, then you are going to see significant improvement in your climbing. I’m not a psychologist and I don’t expect many climbers are but climbing is unique in that many of us already recognize the power of the mind when it comes to performance. We can track and take action to improve on these 5 elements.
I included these 5 elements in the training planner – the place where I’m already tracking my training. That way I can get a similar benefit that these pros are getting (without paying hundreds of thousands of dollars per year). Considering that I’m likely not the only one interested in getting these benefits, I decided to share this training planner with other climbers. Hence why you’re reading this right now.
What to Look For When Buying Your First Climbing Training Planner
Climbing is an activity unlike most sports so it is important to find a training planner that matches the needs of climbing, not just fitness in general. For example, many general fitness training planners have the means to track your reps and weight. They even include a place to track your personal records (PR) such as your max deadlift. Though weight training is often a part of training for climbing, reps, weight and PR tracking not the only thing you need to track as you train for climbing.
There are many factors to consider when selecting a training planner, but some of the most important include:
- Your goals. What do you want to achieve with your training? Do you want to climb harder routes, improve your technique, or just stay fit? Once you know your goals, you can start to look for a planner that is designed to help you achieve them.
- Your current fitness level. If you’re new to climbing, you’ll need to start with a beginner’s plan. As you get stronger and more experienced, you can gradually increase the intensity and duration of your workouts.
- Your schedule. How much time can you realistically commit to training each week? Some planners are more time-intensive than others, so it’s important to find one that fits your schedule.
- Your budget. Training planners can range in price from free to hundreds of dollars. It’s important to find one that fits your budget and your needs.
- Your preferences. Some people prefer to follow a pre-made plan, while others prefer to create their own. There are plenty of options available, so you’re sure to find one that suits your preferences.
- The planner’s flexibility. Look for a planner that allows you to adjust the workouts to fit your individual needs and goals.
- The planner’s user-friendliness. The planner should be easy to read and understand, with clear instructions and explanations.
- The planner’s support. Make sure the planner comes with some form of support, such as a website or forum where you can ask questions and get help.
With so many factors to consider, it can be tough to choose the right training planner. However, by taking the time to compare your options, you’re sure to find one that’s right for you.
Quick Tips for Creating/Using a Training Planner:
Creating or using a training planner can be a great way to improve your climbing performance, prevent injury, and stay motivated. If you’re serious about climbing, then I encourage you to give it a try.
- Start by setting goals. What do you want to achieve with your training? Do you want to climb harder routes, improve your technique, or just stay fit? Once you know your goals, you can start to design a plan that will help you achieve them.
- Consider your current fitness level. If you’re new to climbing, you’ll need to start with a beginner’s plan. As you get stronger and more experienced, you can gradually increase the intensity and duration of your workouts.
- Be realistic. Don’t try to do too much too soon. If you’re not used to training regularly, start with a few days a week and gradually increase your workload.
- Be flexible. Things don’t always go according to plan, so be prepared to make adjustments. If you’re feeling tired or sore, take a rest day. If you have to miss a workout, don’t beat yourself up about it. Just pick up where you left off.
