hands free box step counter?
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I’ve been doing weighted box steps for aerobic and recovery, and I’m looking for a hands free way to count the steps. I’ve tried using various iPhone apps, but the counts are not accurate. (iPhone workout data seems to do 2-3 steps for a 16” box). I’m looking for hands/attention free so I can answer work emails, read MP drama, buy GME, etc. I currently mentally count or use the phone calculator to increment +1... Has anyone had any luck with an accurate counter for box steps? |
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Nothing hands-free comes to mind, but what about just a handheld tally counter? This would lkely be less of a PITA than using your phone, and it's only like $8. You might even be able to rig it up to your box somehow so that every time you step on the box, it depresses the button and increments the counter. |
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You need to add more weight until you can only do 10-12 on each leg for 3-4 sets. That way you really don't need a counter. I would start with 25 lb. dumbbells in each hand (50 lbs.) and go up from there. |
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Just set a timer, and do it for time. Are we talking 100 box steps or 10,000? |
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Buck Rio wrote: Wrong. the OP stated it was for aerobic and recovery. Your suggested method will result in increased strength, but with additional mass (mass is normally detrimental to a climber no?). |
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jackscoldsweat wrote: I have never thought greater strength was a bad thing... |
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Buck Rio wrote: It is when the stated goal is aerobic training. |
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you might try a step counter. they might not be super accurate, but they are cheap and you could do a few tests to see if it works. |
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Thanks for all the thought! To clarify, yes I'm doing aerobic/power endurance. IE Zone 1 workouts similar to TFTNA volume work. I go by time and try to target either #steps or time while maintaining a heartrate. Usually I go for 40min-1hr workouts around 400-700 steps. I'll stick a tally counter and a step counter in my next amazon order! The pennies idea is creative too |
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I do the same workout. I use this guy It becomes fairly reflexive to push the button when you step up, but if you find something hands free that works post up, I'd get one. |
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Buck Rio wrote: No sir. Not a bad thing at all. Strength training is a must as well. However at what cost? Do you really need to back-squat or deadlift twice your body weight to ascend the Nordwand in winter? How and when to increase strength is important too. Meaning there is a difference between 4-6 reps at 85-90% of max and 10-12 reps at 70-75% of max at the beginning, middle, or end of a 24 week periodized training plan. Climbers are like horse jockeys right? Body weight is a fine balance between optimal performance and anemia. |
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Is this what the MP forum is now? |
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jackscoldsweat wrote: True. I once overheard a sponsored climber say to a friend that sport climbing, to him, was how much weight could he lose and still exert himself for 5 minutes. I am sold on HIIT to avoid injury and back surgery. I also work in some heavier lifting when I can. |
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Buck Rio wrote: Its gets even more complicated.....beware of too much HIIT.
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