As a rower, what might some climbing cross-training do for you? The answers are so powerful that dabbling in this intriguing sport could become a discerning rowing coach’s favourite secret weapon.
Climbing has just turned Olympic. On the 3rd of August, the IOC voted to include climbing in future summer games. A Tokyo 2020 debut will certainly command roars of support from local spectators – Japan has 500,000 climbers. Climbing involves whole body movement against gravity for sustained periods.