If I primarily cycled (can't stand running) for perhaps an hour 2 or 3 times a week will I notice a change in my climbing stamina? For example, does increased ability to deal with lactic acid build up in the legs translate to the same benefits being seen in the arms
For example, does increased ability to deal with lactic acid build up in the legs translate to the same benefits being seen in the arms or do you have to do specific stamina training for the arms/core whatever?
[Only in the same way that doing squats makes you better at pull ups one of the key words in training is specificity...
Only in the same way that doing squats makes you better at pull ups one of the key words in training is specificity...
Beats me why people would spend a fortune on flights and then hike up a mountain when there is world class lime on the Orme
yes but cycling is a well known cause of penile dysfunction.not speaking for experience mind.
Quote from: webbo on April 05, 2010, 08:06:50 amyes but cycling is a well known cause of penile dysfunction.not speaking for experience mind.I think you have to spend a lot more time than me in the saddle for that to be an issue. In fact, I think it is the prolonged sitting that causes the problem, as you end up incubating your jewels, which they don't like. Keepng cool is the reason, after all, that they swing around in such a vulnerable position.
Although some really strong climbers and training gurus like Dave macleod and malc smith don't advocate a lot of aerobic training this is good evidence that running is benificial climbing.
...theres a lot of top climbers who ran alot or were very good runners. Examples based on things I've read would be John Gaskins, Richard Simpson, Jerry Moffatt , Lynn Hill, Steph Davies, Stevie Haston, Neil Bentley, Pete Livesey and Tommy Caldwell.