Comments on: Quick Tip: Breathe

By: 10 ways to climb better without even trying

10 ways to climb better without even trying — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 07:01:49 +0000

[...] Breathe We’ve covered this before here on DCT. You need oxygen if you want to perform. Getting into a steady breathing pattern can also [...]

By: Sam

Sam — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 17:35:59 +0000

Ya, for sure I forget to breathe too although recently I’ve started focusing on finding rests in climbs and so i just power through to the rest and then milk it for all that i can i.e. catch my breath and shake out and then cruise on to the next rest.

By: Chris

Chris — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 07:25:44 +0000

Yes. I’m the same way. Sometimes I get so caught up in the physical aspect of climbing I lose focus of the mental aspects (and I feel like breathing is as much mental as it is physical, if that makes sense). When I do remember to maintain my breathing, it really does make a difference. The most amazing climbing I ever saw was this guy bouldering at the gym (I know) who was the most fluid, smooth climber I’ve ever seen. He looked like he was just so calm and relaxed. I call it zen climbing. That’s where I would like to be one day.