“When I am climbing, I am focusing on being smooth ... stimulus that is not experienced during typical cycling and endurance ...

Want to know everything you need to know about how to climb the Breithorn - one of the classic "4,000ers". Mountain Guide Andy Perkins offers his insider tips. Climbing walls are a great way to start ...

The key is to combine strength and endurance training, researchers from Manchester Metropolitan University say. Cycling, running or swimming is recommended for all-round fitness. But climbing ...

They could also discuss the components of fitness and training required in climbing, especially muscular endurance, and look at how this is mirrored in other outdoor adventure activities.

Including step-up training in your daily routine not only works the leg muscles, but also brings benefits in balance, ...

Stair climbing was progressively increased from one ascent a day in week 1 to five ascents a day in weeks 7 and 8. Training took place five days a week on a public access staircase (199 steps), at a ...