44. How To Optimize Performance Climbing with Steve Bechtel
from Modus Cafe: Conversations Beyond Climbing Hosted by Mercedes Pollmeier & Katja Dove
We're discussing performance climbing with Steve Bechtel today! Seems straightforward, but there can be some confusion about what you can actually achieve during a performance climbing phase, and how can we as athletes manage our expectations around it. Join our conversation as we talk about optimizing the conditions that lead to a great performance phase. Free ways to work with us: Intro To Training Masterclass: https://www.modusathletica.com/masterclass Want On-Demand training programs to help you get to the next level? Join Stronger Together: https://www.modusathletica.com/stronger-together 00:1:10 Ideas of performance 00:03:40 Reaching performance peaks as an advanced climbing athlete & managing expectations 00:11:20 Focusing on wins, mental side of "forward," consistency 00:21:29 How to navigate performance for the folks who don't go outside very often 00:25:48 Balancing stoke to perform and preparing for a performance phase 00:32:02 Strategies to maintain strength during performance phase, & nutrition 00:39:09 Does skill level affect ability to reach a performance phase 00:43:17 Ability to adapt to new areas and how that can affect reaching performance phases 00:49:41 Navigate pressure you may put on yourself as an athlete 00:53:27 Battling the excuse: complaining 00:56:54 Mental endurance will get you through
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