climbing-science 0.4.3

Open-source Python library for evidence-based climbing training analysis

climbing-science 🧗

Evidence-based climbing training analysis — as a Python library and CLI.

Convert grades, predict strength-to-grade, compute Critical Force, plan periodisation, pick protocols — all from peer-reviewed science, all in one pip install.

pip install climbing-science

---

Quick Start

Grade Conversion

from climbing_science import convert, parse

convert("7a", "French", "YDS")        # → '5.11d'
convert("7a", "French", "UIAA")       # → 'VIII'
convert("V5", "V-Scale", "Font")      # → '6C'

parse("5.12a").difficulty_index        # → 19 (IRCRA universal scale)

Finger Strength ↔ Grade

from climbing_science import mvc7_to_grade, grade_to_mvc7, power_to_weight

mvc7_to_grade(130.0)                   # → '7a'  (130% BW → French grade)
grade_to_mvc7("7a")                    # → 128.0 (%BW needed for 7a)
power_to_weight(90.0, 72.0)            # → (125.0, 'intermediate')

Critical Force & Endurance

from climbing_science import critical_force, interpret_cf_ratio, cf_mvc_ratio

cf, w_prime, r2 = critical_force(
    intensities_percent_mvc=[80, 60, 45],
    tlim_seconds=[77, 136, 323],
)
# cf=34.1% MVC, w_prime=3533.7, R²=1.0

interpret_cf_ratio(cf_mvc_ratio(cf, mvc7_percent_bw=130.0))
# → {'category': 'endurance-limited', 'priority': 'Repeaters, ARC, SubHangs'}

Training Load & Injury Prevention

from climbing_science import rpe_to_mvc_pct, tut_per_session, overtraining_check

rpe_to_mvc_pct(8.0)                    # → 85.0 (%MVC)
tut_per_session(10.0, 1, 5)            # → 50.0 seconds
overtraining_check([400, 450, 500, 600])
# → {'acwr': 1.33, 'status': 'yellow', 'message': '...approaching high-risk zone...'}

Protocol Library (21 protocols)

from climbing_science import get_protocol, select_protocols, format_notation
from climbing_science.models import ClimberLevel

p = get_protocol("lopez-maxhang-maw")
format_notation(p, added_weight_kg=15.0)
# → '4× MaxHang @18mm HC W+15.0kg 10s(0):180s'

select_protocols("strength", ClimberLevel.INTERMEDIATE)
# → [lopez-maxhang-maw, lopez-maxhang-haw, horst-7-53, bechtel-ladders, ...]

Diagnostics & Periodisation

from climbing_science import classify_level, identify_weakness, training_priority
from climbing_science import generate_macrocycle

classify_level("7a")                            # → 'advanced'
weaknesses = identify_weakness(1.0, cf_mvc_ratio=0.30)
# → ['finger-strength-moderate', 'endurance']
training_priority(weaknesses)                   # → 'max-strength'

plan = generate_macrocycle(total_weeks=52)       # Annual plan (Hörst model)

---

Command-Line Interface

# Grade conversion
climbing-science grade "7a+" --to all
#   FRENCH: 7a+
#     UIAA: VIII+
#      YDS: 5.12a

# Strength analysis from Tindeq / force gauge
climbing-science analyze --mvc7 90 --bw 72
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════
#   🧗 Climbing Strength Analysis
#   Power-to-weight:    125.0% BW
#   Predicted route:    6c+
# ═══════════════════════════════════════════

# Browse 21 hangboard protocols
climbing-science protocols --level intermediate

# Critical Force from 3-point test
climbing-science endurance --intensities 80 60 45 --durations 77 136 323

---

What's Inside

Module	What it does	Key references
grades	Convert between 5 grading systems (UIAA, French, YDS, Font, V-Scale)	Draper et al. 2015 (IRCRA)
strength	MVC-7 ↔ grade prediction, power-to-weight, Rohmert curve	Giles 2006, Rohmert 1960
endurance	Critical Force, W', time-to-failure, CF/MVC diagnostics	Jones 2010, Fryer 2018
load	RPE ↔ %MVC, TUT, ACWR, overtraining detection	López-Rivera 2014, Gabbett 2016
protocols	21 hangboard protocols with full parameters	López, Hörst, Anderson, Lattice
periodization	Macro/meso/microcycle generation	Hörst 2016, López-Rivera 2014
diagnostics	Level classification, weakness ID, progress tracking	Draper 2015, Fryer 2018
signal	Peak detection, RFD, impulse from force-gauge data	Levernier & Laffaye 2019
edge_depth	Edge-depth correction factors	Amca et al. 2012
io	Export assessments as JSON / Markdown	—

Every function cites its source paper. Full bibliography: docs/references.bib.

---

Why This Library

• Open source — no paywalls, no black boxes. Every formula traces to a published reference.
• Deterministic — pure functions, no side effects, tested against published benchmarks (521 tests).
• Zero heavy dependencies — stdlib only at runtime. Optional matplotlib for plotting.
• Dual interface — Python API for integration, CLI for quick lookups.

---

Interactive Notebooks

Explore the science hands-on (click the Binder badge above, or run locally):

Notebook	Topic
01 — My Climbing Assessment	Full strength + endurance assessment
02 — Rohmert Curve	Isometric fatigue model explained
03 — Critical Force	CF/W' from 3-point test
04 — Protocol Comparison	Compare 21 hangboard protocols
05 — Session Deep Dive	Analyse a single session
06 — Progress Tracker	Track gains over time
07 — Edge Depth Science	Edge-depth correction factors

---

Installation

pip install climbing-science            # from PyPI

With plotting support:

pip install "climbing-science[plot]"    # adds matplotlib

For development:

git clone https://github.com/8cH9azbsFifZ/climbing-science.git
cd climbing-science
pip install -e ".[dev]"
make test                               # 521 tests, ~0.3s

---

Documentation

Full API reference (auto-generated from docstrings): User Manual

---

Contributing

make test        # run tests
make lint        # ruff check + format
make docs        # build documentation locally
make bump-patch  # release: 0.4.1 → 0.4.2

---

License

GPL-3.0-or-later — see LICENSE.