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One of the reasons I got into gym climbing in college was that I was bored at the traditional gym and wanted to find a way to stay active while having fun. If you’re looking for an exciting way to stay fit without the monotony of traditional gyms, climbing might be the perfect solution. Combining … Read more
I first started looking for a training planner for my climbing after reading multiple books about sports psychology. It turns out that many athletes and universities pay hundreds of thousands of dollars to unlock the secret to successful training so there is a lot of research surrounding the topic. I learned that the key to … Read more
Are you getting stressed about buying a gift for the climbing-obsessed person in your life? Well, you can feel at ease now because I’ve got the perfect gift for them! Getting gifts for climbers may seem like a daunting challenge, however, with this guide, you can be sure that the climber in your life loves … Read more
With climbing gyms shut down around the world, you may be trying to figure out how to satisfy your climbing itch while confined at home. The following are the top 10 designs for at home climbing gyms. #10 Full Training Set-Up If the purpose of your climbing gym at home is for training only, then … Read more
The fear of falling is something that every climber has to deal with. It can prevent climbers from pushing harder or taking risks and it can prevent climbers from sending the problem. You only need to spend a few moments in the climbing community before you learn that everyone goes through it. With the fear … Read more
Whether you have been climbing for a long time and are curious about the type of benefits you are getting from your climbing training or you are thinking about getting into rock climbing and wanted evidence regarding the different benefits you may get from rock climbing, this article outlines many benefits you get from rock … Read more
The likelihood of you making a mistake while climbing is very high, especially when you are a beginner. The most important thing in climbing (besides safety, of course) is to have fun so worrying about the hundreds of mistakes you may or may not make isn’t worth much of your time. However, if you want … Read more
I’ve been at the bouldering gym a lot lately and a few of my friends were wondering if bouldering is dangerous. To help settle their concerns (and my own), I decided to do some research to find out. Is bouldering dangerous? There are more injuries from bouldering than there are from rope climbing but that … Read more
I was taking my climbing shoes off today, giving my feet some rest between climbs, and wondering how tight should climbing shoes be so I did a little research. How tight should climbing shoes be? Climbing shoes should be tight enough that there is no space for moving around in the shoe and your toes … Read more