Britain’s most experienced climbing coach, Neil Gresham has collaborated with Catalyst Head Coach Louis Parkinson to offer a bespoke online training program service, which is based on questionnaire response.
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“Neil is one of the most accomplished climbers the UK has ever seen, a true legend of the sport, and he backs up that talent with a truly staggering amount of knowledge of anything and everything related to climbing and training. The advice he has given me over the years has continually helped to advance my climbing; if you're thinking about getting one of his training plans, DO IT!”
Louis Parkinson, Head Coach of Catalyst Climbing

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Do you find that you lack the strength for overhangs or the endurance to hang on and stay relaxed on steep terrain?

Are you having difficulty fitting climbing into a busy schedule and keen to make the best use of your training time?

Maybe your climbing has stagnated or you have a weakness that’s holding you back and you’re looking for fresh ideas and motivation to boost things to the next level?

Perhaps you’re training for a particular project or have a trip in the diary, with limited preparation time.

Sometimes it can feel like pure guesswork when attempting to make your own plan, so why not leave it in the hands of one of the world’s leading experts, who has over 25 years of experience? 
A Catalyst Personalised strength training program by Neil Gresham could be just what you need to turn your climbing goals into a reality.

Catalyst Strength training programs by Neil Gresham are...
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• Geared to your precise requirements. Programs can be for general improvement or targeted towards different climbing styles: bouldering, sport, trad or competitions. They can also be geared towards weaknesses, trips or projects.
• Structured but flexible The Catalyst approach is to provide options so that you don’t feel trapped by the program. For example, home fingerboard routines will be provided for days when you can’t get to the climbing wall, as well as advice on shortening sessions, accommodating disruptions or fitting in crag climbing and competitions.
• User-friendly and easy to follow. Detailed exercise descriptions are included and tech-jargon is minimized.  
• Fully comprehensive. EVERY aspect of training is covered! Plans feature an overview of the main training phases, weekly plans / day sequences and detailed session plans for every session, including warm-ups and cool-downs. ​
• The product of 25 years of experience at the coal face of hard climbing – Neil Gresham was one of the original pioneers of performance coaching for climbing and the first British coach to offer an online personalized training program service back in 1993. Since then he has written hundreds of programs for climbers of all ages, stages and abilities, from virtual beginners to some of the best in the world. Neil has also climbed 8c+ and E10 trad, himself, and is one of the UK’s leading all-round climbers.

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Pricing and booking

8 week Training Plan: £70

12 week Training Plan: £80
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16 week Training Plan: £90 

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Pre-conditions for acceptance of a Catalyst personalised strength training program by Neil Gresham:

In order to be eligible for a Catalyst personalised strength training program by Neil Gresham, you must meet the following requirements:
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• You must have been climbing for over 12 months.
• ​You must be able to either lead F6a routes or boulder V2.
• You must be free from injury, apart from exceptionally minor tweaks, which are not aggravated by training. 
• You must not be suffering from illness or a medical condition.
• You must be able to train a minimum of 3 times a week during the allocated training period (whether at the climbing wall or on a home facility, eg: a fingerboard).
• The training period should be relatively clear from interruptions (the odd brief work or climbing trip is ok)
• You must not participate in other sports that are excessively demanding on energy levels during the training period such as long distance running, cycling etc.
• Juniors (U17s) can apply but written consent from a parent or guardian must be sent in on email. In some cases we may be unable to provide programs for U17s. 
• You must accept our terms and conditions, namely that climbing is a potentially dangerous sport and that climbing injuries can occur at any time, regardless of correct practice. Catalyst and Neil Gresham can not be held responsible for injuries incurred.

Access to facilities:

You must have access to the following facilities:

• Modern bouldering wall or ‘woody board’ with a variety of different holds and angles ranging between 20 and 50 degrees overhanging.
• Fingerboard
• Campus-board (advanced climbers only)
• Circuit-board OR easy bouldering wall (eg 5 – 20 degrees overhanging) OR leading wall (n/a for boulderers)
• Therabands, rubber forearm extensor trainer or light dumbels
• TRX/suspension straps – advisable but not essential

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Testimonials

‘The program has been excellent! Ideal for fitting in with my schedule and really well balanced. My route grade indoors has increased around two grades already."
Duncan C 02.17

‘The training has been helping and I think I've got a grade better in 4 months. Got a 7a+ the other day. Really enjoyed being more dynamic and strong."
David B 02.17

‘You are not kidding about there being a lot of content in the program. Gives me faith in the attention to detail and value for money!’
Phil L 01.17

​‘All in all very happy. Thanks again for the ‘New Way’. I feel really motivated and confident about my future as a climber again.’
Craig H 8.16

‘Brilliant! Thank you! Nice and clear, very helpful. Exactly what I was looking for. I tried it out at TCA last night and it felt great to make a start get stuck in. I can tell a few weeks of that will get my fitness up for sure!’
Lucy B 12.16 

‘Your program has been extremely valuable and immensely helpful in giving me something specific to focus on for my Vietnam trip.’
Tom C 12.16

‘I just wanted to let you know that the program has been a great success for me. I recently sent my first 7a boulder problem on gritstone and am feeling much stronger.’
Tom W 8.16

‘I have really enjoyed the program and certainly feel that it has improved my climbing, strength and overall fitness. I’m definitely working more on overhanging routes and having success in the V5 and V6 range, that wouldn't have been possible without the program.’
Cliff F 8.16

‘The training program is very detailed and contains a natural flow that is easy to follow. I will look forward to sharing updates with you.’ 
AK 7.16

‘Just to let you know I ticked Axle Attack 7a+ yesterday. It went pretty smoothly and I'm psyched to push a bit further with some harder redpoints. Your plan definitely helped me get there and I definitely benefitted massively from having a more structured approach to training. Thanks again.’
Steve M 4.16

’I can't thank you enough for your help and guidance. I find the warm-up routine you gave me allows me to climb more consistently and confidently at harder grades, and the guidance on how to specify training to particular problems is really motivating! I ended up spending 4 days trying Gorilla Warfare at Curbar and finally sent it on the last day! Thanks so much!’
Brian T 4.16
 
‘Really good so far. The 3-week strength/power and then 4-week endurance phase is exactly what I was looking for. Surprised (in a good way) how very detailed it is. Very good value for money! All the best.’
Filipe D 02.16

‘The program is brilliant. Very comprehensive and I'm getting to grips with the way it's laid out.’
Russell B 09.15

‘The program is far better than I expected! The detail is unbelievable. It is a product that I think lots of climbers would really, really benefit from.’
Dave C 12.15

‘First of all, WOW! What an impressive document.  Really happy I contacted you.’
Marcus L 12.15