maximize your learning on the wall

Hey there! I'm really excited to share something new with you.. 

I've made my first ever vlog style video on YouTube.

In this video, I take you through my process of working through what I call a "skill/learning boulder". This is an exercise that I give my clients so they can practice getting creative, exploring movement possibilities, and working to find solutions.

Check it out below:

Let me know how you liked this video! If it seems helpful for many people, I'll make some more.

Here are the written details of the workout from the video:

Boulder Learning Workout

Instructions:

Choose a "skill/learning" boulder on a fairly vertical angle, preferably a climb that is new or that you haven't tried a ton before.

This is a boulder that is around 2 grades below your project level - we are looking for something that takes more than a couple of tries, but not something that will turn into a huge project.

This climb should have some level of complexity to it - a tricky sequence, interesting body positions, and/or moves that require learning (ex: coordination moves). 

Spend ~20-30 minutes on 1 boulder, or ~10-15 minutes on 2 different boulders.

Answer these questions:

Before getting on the climb:

1. What information do I have about this climb (ex: point out the feet, your expected hand sequence, etc.)?

Between each attempt:

2. What new information did I learn from my previous attempt?
3. What information am I still lacking?
4. What is my plan for my next attempt to get more information?

Give this workout a try and let me know what you think!