Flow Climbing | Bouldering

Primary Information for Executing this Exercise


To effectively embark on this exercise routine, there are a few key pieces of essential information you need to know. These primary details will guide you in performing the exercises correctly and maximizing the benefits of your workout.

  • The quality of your standard for flow will progress over time with practice.

    Reminder = Friendly nudge to remember to do the right thing.

  • To climb boulders in the moment while on the wall. This means your actions are instinctual and you know where to direct your focus to execute the boulder with ease.

    Goal = Each exercise will have a general stated purpose.

  • 1) Start by bouldering in the learning zone “Easy” but if you are easily flowing on the wall progress to a higher level of climbing. Flow can occur near your max ability.

    2) Feel the push and pull of the toes to generate momentum that lead to light playful movements with a soft hand & toe placement.



    3) Next step, reflect on the quality of your execution.



    4) Once you are consistently producing good results move to the next progression.

    Directions = Written directions for the exercise.

Essential knowledge to be Effective 

To embark on any exercise routine successfully, it is crucial to have a strong foundation of essential information. This knowledge will ensure that you perform the exercises appropriately to maximize the benefits of your workout. This section will provide you with the necessary depth to best perform this exercise.

  • 1) Feel the push and pull of the toes to generate momentum.

    2) Next, aim for light playful movements. Feel the rhythm of the moves and only execute the move when your body sways in the direction of the hold.



    3) Aim for soft hand & toe placement then play with the speed of the placements.

    

4) Preview a few moves that may blend well together. Aim to have sections of flow on easy onsights.



    5) Make note of when you get bumped out of flow. Reflect on what may have caused you to redirect your attention to the future or past. Try that boulder again and establish flow.



    6) Are you able to drop into flow when climbing but when you touch the ground reflect on your past & future? Then re establish when you begin climbing?

    Progressions = An exercise might have a series of stages to progress through as you improve in your competency level.

  • When learning to establish flow begin and stay in the Easy learning zone.



    Over time you can increase the difficulty into the learning zone of Problem Solving.

    Intensity = Explanation of the desired level of effort for this exercise.

  • Fluid climbing is not constant movement but organic transitions from one action to the next with little or no hesitation on the wall.

    Tips = An exercise might have suggestions on how best to execute the exercise.

References for this exercise

The references below provide clarity by explaining the key terms in a concise manner.

  • When we practice flow our pace between boulders will likely be faster than normal.



    Set = 10 Minutes then rest period

    Set = Definition for what makes a “Set” during this exercise.

  • Edit & log the total number of boulders in the Reps field.



    Leave a comment about any lessons learned or anything you want to have a greater chance of remembering or learn from in the future.

    Record = What and how to record relevant data to track any changes.

  • Being in the Moment = Present



    Present = Focused on the one action you are doing.



    Future = Thinking about what you are going to do next.



    Past = Thinking about what you just did.

    Definitions = Explanation of a term.