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blueeyedclimber
Mar 31, 2005, 8:59 PM
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I just took 2 weeks off to rest my fingers before I start outdoors. I went to the gym last night and fell "all right", pretty much what I expected. I felt tired and weak. This was my first voluntary time off since I have been climbing. For those that take time off, how big a difference does it make. What noticable gains do you notice? Who takes time off every year?
Josh
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microbarn
Mar 31, 2005, 9:06 PM
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I took some forced time off. It was about 3 months. However, this was not because of an injury. I have just started back and am building up slowly. I noticed that my body is eager to be working on harder stuff, but I am holding back for a little while because it would suck to get an injury before the season even really starts.
I wouldn't even consider 2 weeks a break. Sure, you will be rested and ready to go, but it isn't enough time off that you would lose any physical strength during that time.
Breaks are good.
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skateman
Mar 31, 2005, 9:29 PM
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Hey Josh,
What prompted you to take the time off? Was it because your fingers were already hurting or was it preventative medicine before going outdoors? If it was for the first reason, I'm not a doctor, but I would say that two weeks just isn't long enough. I think I read somewhere that elite climbers usually take a month off out of the year to recuperate from the ravages of climbing for 11 months.
I recently had a 3 week layoff. I think the benefit was mostly psychological. I was starting to burn out after 2.5 years of climbing 3 days/week.
Dan
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blueeyedclimber
Mar 31, 2005, 9:53 PM
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In reply to: Hey Josh, What prompted you to take the time off? Was it because your fingers were already hurting or was it preventative medicine before going outdoors? If it was for the first reason, I'm not a doctor, but I would say that two weeks just isn't long enough. I think I read somewhere that elite climbers usually take a month off out of the year to recuperate from the ravages of climbing for 11 months. I recently had a 3 week layoff. I think the benefit was mostly psychological. I was starting to burn out after 2.5 years of climbing 3 days/week. Dan
My fingers weren't injured but they were sore. I probably could have taken more time off, but i just didn't want to. I took it easy last night and my fingers feel pretty good today. I have lost interest in doing all the hard routes in the gym, so i am just going to take it easy until I get outside. This weekend is going to rain and if the long-term forecast is right, so is next weekend :(
It was partly for psychological reasons. This time every year, I get a little antsy and just want to get out of the gym.
BTW, are you calling me an elite climber? I'm flattered.
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chronicle
Mar 31, 2005, 10:03 PM
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I have 2 week lapses (I don't consider 2 weeks a "break") all the time. I have never noticed a strength loss. I usually take 4-6 weeks off around Christmas each year. After that break, I notice a small setback, but within a week or two I'm right where I was.
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