As I continue to use my Compex mi-Sport I am beginning to really notice the benefits of electromuscular stimulation. I have been using the device every day for the last week or so and have been using the Endurance setting on my forearms and the Explosive Power setting on my biceps. During my normal training sessions in Edinburgh I have been feeling much stronger on the steep competition wall, as though my grip strength has increased and my forearm endurance too! I am still experimenting with the contraction levels, and find that I can tolerate a bit higher on my biceps (90-100) than on my finger flexors (80-90). I have been using work level 3 with Explosive Power and work level 5 on Endurance.
Today I also had a session on my home bouldering wall in my garage, and a weights session (lat pull-downs and tricep pull-downs) I hope to use my home facility more now that I have finished school and in the run up to my final European event of the year in Kranj, Slovenia next month.
This Saturday should be a very exciting day, as I am helping with the “Climbing Rocks Festival” organised by the Quickdraw Climbing Club by participating in bouldering coaching sessions for beginner climbers. It will be a great opportunity to promote the sport and bring new talent into climbing. I am also starting a training plan with my local GB Team coach after the festival, which will involve weekly sessions every Saturday