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dellochef
Jan 9, 2009, 7:47 AM
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Hy all. I will mostl likely go travelling with my girlfriend fro 2 monthes and will not climb much or at all.
I climb around 12c. How much will this break affect my climbing. How fast does one get the power?
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rockie
Jan 9, 2009, 9:57 AM
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I lose my arm strength after missing just one week of climbing.
I much agree to that advice I got given when I started out: Ensure to climb at least once a week ongoing, though 2-3 times is more ideal.
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rockie
Jan 9, 2009, 9:59 AM
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Having said that, when I've felt weak after missing a week or so of climbing, I soon get back to where I was after 1-2 sessions.
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granite_grrl
Jan 9, 2009, 1:24 PM
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I wouldn't worry about a 2 month break. As long as you have the time to work on it after that break it won't take two terribly long to get your conditioning back.
All said an done, 2 months isn't a huge amount of time if done really infrequenly.
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fitzontherocks
Jan 9, 2009, 2:53 PM
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Work out (pull ups, finger curls, etc) while you're off, and that will greatly minimize any loss of actual climbing strength.
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headchop
Jan 9, 2009, 4:17 PM
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Take advantage of the break from climbing and rest. You probably have various little minor injuries - let them heal up in that time. If you continue to train (hangs or whatever), they probably won't get the chance to heal. When you start climbing again, you'll initially be weaker but after a few weeks back you'll hopefully find that you're climbing stronger than before the break. I find breaks from climbing (or any activity) also help renew my motivation.
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