And what to do instead

It’s one of the most common pieces of advice climbers hear: “Just climb more.”

And at first glance, it makes sense. If you want to get better at something, do it more often. But in practice? That approach only works for so long. Eventually, you hit a wall — physically, mentally, or both. Progress stalls. Injuries creep in. Motivation dips.

That’s because more volume doesn’t always mean better results. In fact, without intentional structure, more climbing can actually hold you back.

At ROQ, we take a different approach. We train smarter so you can climb harder — and do it sustainably.

The Volume Trap

Climbing more without a plan is like driving without a map. You’re moving, sure. But are you getting anywhere?

When you push volume without direction, your body gets worn down before it adapts. You’re not giving your muscles, tendons, or nervous system the right stimuli at the right time. That leads to plateaus or even regression.

Even worse? You miss out on developing key physical attributes like strength, power, and capacity — all of which require targeted effort and recovery.

Smart Training Beats Random Effort

At ROQ, our classes are designed with purpose. We use high-intensity interval training (HIIT) to build the engine climbers need: the ability to sustain effort, recover fast, and keep movement quality high across a full session.

Each class blends:

• Climbing intervals to simulate the demands of real sessions
• Strength and mobility work to build balanced, injury-resistant bodies
• Cardio to improve endurance and recovery between efforts

That mix helps you train specific skills and energy systems — so you’re not just doing more, you’re getting more out of what you do.

Less Guesswork, More Gains

The real benefit of structured training? You don’t have to figure it out on your own. You just show up, work hard, and trust the process.

Our coaches program each session to push your limits safely and progressively. That way, every minute you spend training moves you closer to your goals.

Want to climb longer without gassing out? Build capacity.

Want to recover faster between burns? Train your aerobic system.

Want to send harder grades? Improve movement quality through repetition under fatigue.

Climb Better - and Feel Better Doing It

When you stop grinding and start training with intention, something shifts.

You feel stronger. You recover faster. You stay healthier. And you actually enjoy the process.

Because training should make your life better, not just harder.

So the next time someone says, “Just climb more,” ask yourself:

Is more really what you need?

Or is it time to start training smarter?

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