For beginners, it can be challenging to determine how often to climb to enhance technique, strength, and endurance without injuring the body. Climbing more than once or twice a week may not be possible for some, and they may wonder whether it is enough to improve. When starting to climb, it is easy to push the muscles beyond their limits and feel soreness the next day, causing injuries. To prevent this, beginners should not exceed three days of climbing per week. It is also crucial to spread these days throughout the week to allow for muscle recovery and acclimation to the new workout. If a beginner climbs more than three days per week, the body may not have adequate time to recover, leading to more injuries. Climbers should increase the number of days as they progress, but it is essential to have at least one light workout day when climbing one day after another.
Climbing every day as a beginner is dangerous and can cause muscle pulls, torn tendons, and damaged ligaments as it requires significant strength that the body may not be used to. Climbers typically use muscles that are not employed in other sports or activities, making it essential to limit climbing to a maximum of three days per week. Climbing more often as a beginner may lead to soreness and misery.
To determine when to increase the number of climbing days, climbers must judge their progress. If they stop improving, they may need to increase the number of climbing days per week, concentrate on using the correct technique, and strengthen areas that enhance climbing. They can also increase climbing days if they feel less sore after climbing, indicating that their body is adapted to the routine. However, if they are frequently injured, climbers should wait before increasing their training, as too much training may exacerbate existing injuries.
Using proper techniques, such as limiting the need for excessive strength, can limit the likelihood of injuries while climbing. Beginners must avoid burning out too quickly by taking a break between climbs, whether successful or not. If climbers increase their training and start to feel more injuries, they must reduce the number of days they climb to allow for recovery.
