Posted on June 28, 2024
Sport climbing as cross training
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Sport climbing is a new Olympic sport set to debut in Paris and is demanding on its own. However, it can also act as a complement to other athletic activities: a Romanian study found it can be a an effective cross training tool for youth soccer players. Over a 14-week trial, junior soccer players increased certain strength parameters by adding sport climbing to their training and reported having fun while doing so.