3 Months of Hard Climbing Training – What It Did to My Body and Mind

After 3 months of intense climbing training, I started to feel... off. I was stronger, but something was wrong: I didn’t trust my body anymore. I was scared of moves I used to love, and I was confused about my diet, progress, and motivation. In this video, I sit down with my coach, climbing expert Gudmund Grønhaug, to talk about what might be happening — and what to do about it. We discuss: – How hard training affects your central nervous system – Why confidence can suddenly drop even when you're improving – The pros and cons of intermittent fasting while training – Nutrition for female climbers – How to measure progress in climbing After this conversation, I was able to finish my training plan with renewed energy. A few months later, I’ve just started a new program focused on bouldering – and I love it. 👉 Interested in working with Gudmund? You can contact him at klatretrening.no or on Instagram: @klatretrening ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Climbing gym: Høyt Under Taket Tønsberg Music by epidemic sound Chapters 0:00 Intro – Why This Climbing Talk Matters 1:16 The Benefits of Following a Structured Training Plan 2:43 Injury Prevention Through Climbing Training Programs 3:17 Can You Stay Social at the Gym While Following a Plan? 5:42 Does Hard Training Actually Make You a Better Climber? 11:29 Intermittent Fasting and Climbing Performance – Can It Work? 14:55 Nutrition for Female Climbers – What Should You Eat? 15:46 Should Female Athletes Use Protein Supplements? 17:45 How to Track and Measure Progress in Climbing 22:03 Final Thoughts – Reflecting on the Climbing Journey