Practice makes perfect when you’re breaking into the rock climbing game. It’s an addictive sport that naturally builds muscle, evokes a zen-like focus, and teaches balance. Ever since the early 1990s, rock climbing has changed and evolved into a full-on Olympic sport. Most new climbers try to power up the wall using arm strength, but …
Are you into rock climbing? Have you been doing it for years? Or are you still a beginner? On your climbing journey, you may be focused on challenging yourself and achieving the goals you have set. But as you spend more time with other climbers, you can’t miss the different language only climbers understand. As …
Are you looking for a new fun-filled and adrenaline-boosting fitness pursuit? While it may seem like an activity only suitable for daredevils, rock climbing can actually be a good option for everyday adventurers. Being fit, having proper instruction, and getting the right climbing equipment can help you. Perhaps one of the most important pieces of …
Most of us started our climbing love affair with five essential pieces of gear: shoes, climbing harness, chalk bag, locking carabiner and belay device. In this article, I will share with you everything I’ve learned since I bought my first five essentials, plus one more I added to this list for all skill levels. Shoes …
Full disclosure, I could have easily made this list “My 20 Favorite Stretches,” or possibly even 30. I love to stretch. The problem I frequently run into with stretching is making the time for it. My goal in this article is to give a manageable number of stretches that address key muscle groups we use …
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Climb As with most things, you have to practice if you want to improve and pretty much everyone I have ever talked to agrees the best way to get better at climbing is to climb. Sure there are some workouts you can do to get stronger (and we will definitely talk about those too), but …
Yoga and climbing just go together. It’s a beautiful symbiotic relationship. Both increase balance, core strength, flexibility and mental discipline through a series of fluid movements and holding contorted positions all the while breathing in a controlled rhythmic fashion. Plus, yoga has the added benefit of helping to prevent injury by stretching muscles and increasing …
