Get ready to take note - the world’s best climbers have shared their top tips for a . Sport climbing is seldom a long affair. In finals, professional have just six minutes to scramble up a challenging route while have only five.
However, while rounds aren't always long, they can certainly be tiring, requiring intense focus and taking a sizeable physical toll. Speaking to , the world’s best climbers gave a fascinating insight into the processes and techniques that help them get back on the wall. For some, it's .
“Rest is very important,” said Team USA’s Colin Duffy. “After training you have to get a lot of sleep. I like to relax a lot.
Naps are important for me.” Coming fourth in the men’s boulder and lead competition at the , 21-year-old Duffy has a bright future ahead of him. At only 17, he became the youngest person to qualify to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
After an intense climbing session, sore muscles are guaranteed. Serbia’s Stasa Gejo chooses to combat muscle fatigue by taking a cold shower or . “Unfortunately, I do not have an ice bath, but I would love to have one.
I do rolling with the foam roller, I use this massage gun or I just get a physiotherapy session.” Cold water has a soothing effect on the body, reducing soreness and inflammation by constricting blood vessels, decreasing metabolic activity, and activating your immune system. Alongside physical recovery, several athletes touted the importance of .
“The physical part is usuall.