34 Endurance

34 Endurance kicks off Neil Gresham’s climbing masterclass on one of the sport’s most familiar sensations: the pump. In this concise intro, he defines what “endurance” really means for climbers and breaks it into two core buckets—power-endurance and stamina—so you can understand which kind of fitness you’re actually training when you’re battling to stay on the holds. What makes this worth watching is how quickly it turns a vague goal (“get less pumped”) into a clear framework you can apply to your own sessions. Expect practical, coach-level insights on the different methods used to build versatile endurance, plus the mindset shift that keeps you progressing even as increased fitness pulls you onto harder routes and new limits.

Neil Gresham Climbing Masterclass - Crux Films · 9:06

ENDURANCE TRAINING - Intro & definitions Dealing with the pump is synonymous with pushing the limits in climbing. No matter how much endurance training we do, the pump never goes away because our newly gained fitness always tempts us astray onto harder routes! This series breaks endurance training for climbing down into the two main categories, power-endurance and stamina (or low intensity endurance) and shows the various training methods that can be used to gain versatile climbing fitness. The films are packed with tips and ideas for anyone who is looking to take their climbing endurance to the next level.