Training Diary – “Your Climbing & Training Coach in Your Pocket”
What is it?
A training diary is a structured way to log your climbing sessions, strength training, and recovery habits. At Bould Move, we stock training diaries tailored for climbers who don’t just climb — they also train off the wall to get stronger, stay healthy, and recover faster.
Explain its Purpose
The diary is designed to capture the whole training picture — climbing, strength, mobility, and conditioning. By recording both on-wall and off-wall work, you can:
- Track strength progress in the gym (sets, reps, loads).
- Monitor climbing volume and intensity.
- Record recovery, sleep, and energy.
- Spot patterns that lead to progress — or injury.
It’s about building awareness and consistency.
Why We Chose It
We chose to stock training diaries at Bould Move because they empower climbers to see the value in all their training, not just time spent on the wall. Strength and conditioning are essential for preventing injuries, building resilience, and boosting performance — and the diary makes sure those sessions aren’t forgotten or undervalued.
How We Use It for Training/Improving
Here’s how to use the diary across general training cycles:
- Volume (week/cycle): Track total sets and reps of strength lifts (e.g., squats, pull-ups, rows).
- Exercise choice: Record accessory work like core training, antagonist work (push-ups, external rotations), and mobility.
- Repetitions/Sets: Log numbers for progression — e.g., 3×8 push-ups this week, 3×12 next week.
- Rest: Note rest intervals to compare strength vs endurance focus.
- Timing: Map how off-wall sessions fit with climbing days for balanced load management.
Over time, this shows how strength training directly improves climbing performance.
How We Use It to Aid Recovery
The training diary really shines during recovery phases. Injury doesn’t mean no training — it means different training.
- Volume: Track safe load progressions (e.g., bodyweight squats, band work).
- Exercise choice: Record rehab drills prescribed by physio (isometrics, mobility).
- Rest: Monitor recovery days to avoid setbacks.
- Key focus: Keep motivation high by seeing consistency, even when climbing is reduced.
By logging rehab alongside general conditioning, the diary reframes recovery as part of training, not a step backwards.
Other Things I Can Do to Enhance This Product’s Benefits
- Use the diary to plan weekly balance between climbing, strength, and conditioning.
- Share logs with a coach/physio for tailored feedback.
- Pair with simple recovery notes (sleep, soreness, RPE) to connect training load with readiness.
Summary – 3 Actionable Takeaways
- Log everything, not just climbs – track your strength, mobility, and conditioning sessions too.
- Make progress visible – small jumps in reps, sets, or loads add up over time when recorded.
- Rehab = training – use the diary to keep momentum and accountability while injured.
