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Psychophysiological Response Differences Between Advanced and Beginner Climbers and Fatigue Management
Alejandro Padilla-Crespo1, Vicente Javier Clemente-Suárez1,2, Álvaro Bustamante-Sánchez1
1Department of Sport Science, Faculty of Sport Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, Calle Tajo, s/n, Villaviciosa de Odón, 28670 Madrid, Spain.
Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology
|February 21, 2025
Summary
Advanced rock climbers show lower anxiety and better physiological responses than novices. Forearm fatigue is a key performance predictor, suggesting portable sensors can enhance training and prevent injuries.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Exercise Physiology
- Psychology of Sport
Background:
- Rock climbing demands significant psychological and physiological resilience.
- Understanding differences between novice and advanced climbers is crucial for performance optimization.
- Experience influences both mental and physical adaptive responses in climbers.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare psychological factors and fatigue predictors in novice versus advanced rock climbers.
- To investigate the relationship between climbing experience, physiological markers, and performance.
- To identify key indicators of fatigue and their correlation with psychological states.
Main Methods:
- Sixty climbers were divided into novice and advanced groups.
- Assessments included heart rate variability (HRV), grip strength, rate of force development (RFD), subjective perceived stress (SPS), and anxiety questionnaires.
- Cortisol levels and self-confidence were also measured.
Main Results:
- Advanced climbers reported lower anxiety and showed superior sympathetic modulation (HRV) compared to novices.
- Significant differences in HRV, grip strength, and RFD indicated experience-driven physiological adaptations.
- Forearm fatigue, measured by strength decrease post-climbing, was a significant predictor, validated by force sensor data.
- Cortisol levels correlated with anxiety and self-confidence.
Conclusions:
- Psychological and physiological factors are integral to rock climbing performance.
- Forearm fatigue is a critical performance predictor, with portable force sensors aiding training and injury prevention.
- This research offers insights for refining training protocols and real-time performance monitoring in climbers.
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