Bloc Shop Fit : New app for fitness and coaching

Why get a coach, for climbing? For most sports, getting started with the right guidance is a no brainer. In climbing, however, we usually do it on our own, learning from our mistakes, our inevitable plateaus and sometimes even our injuries, as we try to improve.

Amongst the advantages of coaching in climbing, our coaches can answer four main questions: what to do, when, why and how.

What to do : Coaching in climbing allows you to know which exercises will be applicable on the wall and will meet your needs. These exercises are structured in an organized plan that works to maximize each training phase, for optimized results. Our coaches also aim to produce calculated and consistent progression, knowing that fast lanes to success sold are usually unrealistic in the long run.

When : As each person chooses a specific goal and is at a different level in their development, training for climbing can’t be applicable to everyone equally. Coaching is used to adapt training to each person’s context, considering their abilities, constraints, strengths and weaknesses. This way, our coaches make sure to put injury prevention first.

Why : Is it a lack of strength that is holding you back or poor technique? Are your fingers letting go or your biceps? How long before a climbing trip should you start training and when should you stop? Coaching provides feedback from someone who knows what to observe to guide you objectively and logically. If your goal is time-bound, our coaches will build your program so you can be at your best at the right time.

How : Inadequate form during exercise can quickly lead to injury and an overloaded or poorly constructed plan, to overtraining or wasted efforts. Our coaches are also there to make sure your training program allows you to recover well and access the gains you are working for. They will adjust the number of repetitions, depending on your goals.

A coach in your pocket

Bloc Shop Fit is an app that makes it easier to follow and organize the workouts given to you by your coach. Depending on your needs, you can opt for a general fitness plan or a personalized plan, with regular follow-ups from your coach. With Bloc Shop Fit, we want to provide you with the means to develop a lifestyle and a level of fitness or climbing that matches your goals, no matter what constraints may have held you back in the past.

From now on, each EFT Bloc Shop member will be able to join our community for free on Bloc Shop Fit for 2 weeks. Here are some examples of what you will find on the app :

1. An answer to your needs, no matter your constraints

Whether you’re looking to climb harder, manage your health, do your first pull up, send a project outside or improve your lifestyle habits, we have a solution for you. Our coaches are motivated and ready to find an answer to your needs. Our training plans are created to adapt to the context of each person, so that there are no obstacles preventing you from reaching your goals.

2. A motivating community

Several groups are available in the app, in order to bring together climbers who share the same passion. In these groups, you will be able to share your accomplishments, challenge others and receive additional information from coaches related to your training.

3. A simple and easy way to organize your training

Your training plan will give you a number of sessions to do per week, that you can easily organize according to your personal schedule. Each day, you will be able to see the exercises to be done, follow them directly through the app, then note the difficulty and leave a comment for your coach, if necessary.

You will receive motivating content to help you develop healthy habits and guide you through your training journey. For some programs, an in-app messaging system will allow you to contact your coach directly. You can always ask questions to coaching@blocshop.com as well.

4. Physical evaluations and challenges

In order to specifically target aspects that you should be working on, physical evaluations are offered to steer your training plan in the right direction. Depending on your results, you and your coach will be able to target your strengths and weaknesses, as well as the skills needed to achieve your goals.

Challenges will also be available on the app. These can be used to test you during your training. Some challenges will be created for a specific group, allowing you to share results with others or challenge your group members. These challenges are also used to get a better idea of your progress and may direct you to more advanced fitness programs over time.

Follow-along trainings XXProgress, Graphs and Goals XX

To purchase a training program or a coachin session, click here!

Questions? Contact us at coaching@blocshop.com