Changes in upper body strength and body composition after 8 weeks indoor climbing in youth

Baláš, Jiří; Strejcová, Barbora; Malý, Tomáš; Malá, Lucía; Martin, Andrew J.

doi:10.3233/ies-2009-0350

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“…That physical activity of this type has a positive effect on grip strength has been shown in experimental studies with children (Baláš et al, 2009;Lirgg et al, 2011;Siegel et al, 1989) and young women (Thomas et al, 2008). Although there has been no experimental attempt to limit strenuous physical activity involving the upper extremities, it seems reasonable to believe this would result in decreased grip strength.…”

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Age as a moderator of the secular trend for grip strength in Canada and the United States

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2014

Annals of Human Biology

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The results are contrary to what might be expected given that body weight has increased in both countries in recent decades and given that grip strength has been found to be positively correlated with body weight. It is suggested that there was a concurrent change in a factor that operated to counteract the effect of increased body weight on grip strength, a prime candidate being a decrease in levels of serum vitamin D. It is also suggested that the secular decline in adult grip strength can be explained by a factor that affects muscular function but which has a long latency period, a prime candidate here being obesity history.

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Age as a moderator of the secular trend for grip strength in Canada and the United States

Silverman

2014

Annals of Human Biology

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“…Climbing seems be a suitable physical activity for children to develop muscular strength and endurance (Baláš & Bunc, 2007;Baláš et al, 2009). Baláš et al (2009) found that indoor wall climbing with a higher volume of metres climbed can influence Physiological demands of indoor wall climbing in children 187…”

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“…Baláš et al (2009) found that indoor wall climbing with a higher volume of metres climbed can influence Physiological demands of indoor wall climbing in children 187…”

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“…Watts, Joubert, Lish, Mast, and Wilkins (2003) found competitive young climbers to be low in body mass and body fat, indicating a difference in body composition between climbing and non-climbing athletes, despite similar body mass indices. Similarly, recent research by Baláš, Strejcová, Malý, Malá, and Martin (2009) demonstrated the positive effects of eight weeks climbing on body composition, handgrip and upper-body strength in young climbers aged 10 -17. It was found that the effects on body composition and strength were not significant when the distance climbed was below 80 metres per week, or when the climbing took place within school physical education classes (Baláš & Bunc, 2007;Baláš et al, 2009).…”

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“…Similarly, recent research by Baláš, Strejcová, Malý, Malá, and Martin (2009) demonstrated the positive effects of eight weeks climbing on body composition, handgrip and upper-body strength in young climbers aged 10 -17. It was found that the effects on body composition and strength were not significant when the distance climbed was below 80 metres per week, or when the climbing took place within school physical education classes (Baláš & Bunc, 2007;Baláš et al, 2009). In addition, Morrison and Schöffl (2007) also examined the physiological response to climbing of young climbers, with a review focusing on the prevention of injuries and the avoidance of inappropriate climbing training.…”

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Physiological demands of indoor wall climbing in children

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The study aimed to assess the physiological demands of indoor wall climbing in children. Twenty five children (aged 8–12 years) from a climbing school, with a performance RP (red point) of IV to V+ UIAA (Union Internationale des Associations d’Alpinisme) scale, (5.4 to 5.7 YDS, Yosemite Decimal System and 4a to 5a Sport/French scale), participated in the study. All 25 children climbed the first vertical route (IV UIAA, 5.4 YDS, 4a Sport/French) and ten went on to complete the 110° overhanging route (IV+ UIAA, 5.5 YDS, 4b Sport/French). Both routes were climbed in a top rope style, at a self-selected pace. A portable gas analyser was used to assess the physiological response to the climbs. In addition, the time spent climbing by the children was recorded during the subsequent eight-week period. There were no significant differences found in the peak oxygen consumption between boys and girls, or for the route inclinations, with mean values of around 40 ml·kg-1·min-1. The children also achieved similarly high mean % values of HRmax, of between approximately 81 – 90%. To conclude, a typical children’s climbing session involves short intermittent high intensity climbing, interspersed with longer periods of rest. It is possible that climbing in short intermittent bursts, as seen in the present research, may be considered high-intensity-training (HIT), with sufficient intensity to influence aerobic fitness in children

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Early Sport Specialization and Past Injury in Competitive Youth Rock Climbers

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Wilderness & Environmental Medicine

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Introduction-Sport specialization has been shown to have negative effects on athletes but has not been studied within rock climbing. This study seeks to evaluate the proportion and impact of specialization in pediatric climbers.Methods-Climbers (ages 8-18 y) were recruited from throughout the United States to complete a 1-time survey regarding climbing experience, training patterns, and injury history. The main outcome of proportion of climbers suffering an injury was assessed within the last 12 mo and within their entire climbing experience (defined as "lifetime" injury). Early specialization was defined as exclusive participation in climbing, with training for >8 mo‧y -1 , prior to age 12 y (late specialization if after age 12 y).Results-Participants (n=111, 14±3 y [mean±SD], 69 females) were high-level climbers. Fifty-five percent of participants specialized in climbing, and 69% of those specialized early. Hand and ankle injuries occurred most commonly. Seventy-eight percent of late specialized climbers had a lifetime injury. Late specialized climbers were 1.6 times (95% CI: 1.1-2.3) more likely than early specialized climbers to have had a lifetime injury and 1.8 times (95% CI: 1.1-2.8) more likely to have had an injury in the last 12 mo. No difference in overuse injuries was found between specialization groups.Conclusions-Early specialization is common among youth climbers but was not associated with an increase in injuries. Late specialization was associated with a higher likelihood of having had a climbing injury in the last 12 mo and during an entire climbing career.

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Changes in upper body strength and body composition after 8 weeks indoor climbing in youth

Cited by 26 publications

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Age as a moderator of the secular trend for grip strength in Canada and the United States

Age as a moderator of the secular trend for grip strength in Canada and the United States

Physiological demands of indoor wall climbing in children

Early Sport Specialization and Past Injury in Competitive Youth Rock Climbers

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