MODULE 9

Sample Cycle 1: Aerobic Development + Strength Maintenance

SAMPLE TRAINING CYCLE
Develop your aerobic base while maintaining strength

Give aerobic development a clear place in your training week while retaining demanding climbing and finger-strength work.

This sample cycle combines two dedicated aerobic sessions, a strength-maintenance climbing session, recovery days and an optional gym session—with home alternatives and a separate deload schedule.

When to choose this cycle

Choose this approach when improving forearm endurance and recovery is your main training priority, but you still want regular exposure to strong, precise climbing.

The aerobic sessions provide the main development work. Limit Bouldering—or its Finger Strength Integration alternative—keeps strength and movement quality in the week. General strength remains optional, so you can adjust the workload around your climbing and available time.

The aim is a repeatable training week: enough work to develop your priority, with room to recover and maintain the qualities you already have.

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