Improve your performance and discover better mental concentration on the rock. The techniques used in this training guide draw on research in sports medicine, nutrition, and fitness, and provide practical steps to advance your climbing. This edition includes expanded information on training technique, improving mental skills, developing muscular strength and endurance, and general conditioning Use it to self-assess your skills and develop a personal training programs for results. It also covers nutrition, recovery, and injury prevention. Illustrated with colour photographs.