Evolvement and Experimentation of a New Interval Method For Strength Endurance Development

Abstract

Method: Six c1imbers age 19 to 42, with experience of 3 to 27 years and self- reported red-point best achievement 8+ to 10- UIAA, have trained far 7 weeks, 3 times a week. The new method is represented by altemating in difficulty doing repe- titions (8-10): ofeasy (20-30 hand moves) and "difficult" routes (15-20 moves) and breaks of 30-60 s (depending on the c1imbers' self-confidence). The number of the sets was 2-3, with 20-30 min breaks in-between. Tests: In order to establish the climbers initial and final level ofperformance, a cyc1ing ergometry and two c1imbing tests where made. Results: The mean maximum oxygen consumption estimated by cycling was 51.08 (ml/minlkg). No relation has been established between V02 max and c1imbing performance in the two tests. The c1imbing tests registered improve- ment of 43 % in the one-minute test and of 32 % in the five-minute test. There have been statistically significant differences between the initial and final results. Conc1u- sion: The new method develops the specific strength endurance. A further research is needed to compare the new method with other types of training.