[Steve T]

Steve T on October 28, 2020 at 6:54 am · in reply to: Grip Strength #46343

Give this one a try https://uphillathlete.com/ice-climbing-training-grip/

I’ve been ice/mixed climbing for many years and it almost always comes down to grip strength. Arm strength is definitely a factor, but almost secondary to grip strength in my opinion and experience. Your difficulty with sliding down tools is mostly grip strength related. Also using good sticky gloves will help.

[Steve T]

Steve T on October 7, 2019 at 9:34 am · in reply to: CU MET Test results curious #29580

Brilliant! Thanks Scott and other inputs. I try to do my homework before begging for answers, but this matches closely with my own analysis. Perhaps exercise science cannot agree with one AeT definition because the variables are so many. Multiple data points over time give a much more accurate picture of the individuals aerobic fitness, whereas the snapshot is prone to a margin of error. Apples to apples is a good rule of thumb, and a good source of fiber! Especially where HR can be a secondary response, affected by fatigue, illness, drift, anxiety, etc… From this forum, it’s clear individuals have unique responses to training stimulus and the adaptation process in terms of time, rest, intensity, etc… I hope others can benefit from this thread. Here is the fat adaption link from the site https://uphillathlete.com/tips-for-fasted-training/

Oh yeah, I have been increasing the good fats intake; avocado, olive oil, peanutbutter. With consistancy I hope this helps yields results!

[Steve T]

Steve T on October 6, 2019 at 2:40 pm · in reply to: CU MET Test results curious #29557

I appreciate the input everyone, though it is interesting that people have quite different interpretations of the data. I have 4 years of training using TFTNA fundamentals currently on the 5th! I’m sure in some of the early years that targets were not set correctly, but volume has been consistent throughout, and I’ve been right on track the last couple. I have read and believe I understand most of the great articles and information that the guys/gals have put out.

My nose breathing is steady through the mid 150’s bpm when properly warmed up. Getting to 50/50 Carb/Fat calories at AeT takes some time. I can see improvements but still a ways off. So many different ways that people seem to set AeT; 50/50 crossover, lactate 2.0, percentage of AnT, nose breathing?

The CU lab sets target goals for future training where they believe the HR/Lactate curves need to be smoothed out. Often well below their perceived AeT. The lower HR’s for improved Fat burning/the upper AeT HR’s for increased mitochondria volume/lactate metabolism.

But if anything, I am a poster child for having a relatively low VO2, but still seem to get by. CU recommended a small amount of HIIT to improve the engine size as well.
Any comments from the coaches?