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Optimizing Body Composition for Peak Performance

Eric Horst's Climbing and Training Blog 2006-04-11 | Reads 41

If you've ever hiked with a heavy pack or carried someone on your back, you've experienced the negative effects of increased weight on physical performance. Conversely, a reduction in percent body fat or excessive nonfunctional muscle mass can have a positive effect on performance, especially in a sport such as climbing where a high strength-to-weight ratio is fundamental. The optimal body fat

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