Is rock climbing a good way to lose weight? It’s a tricky question. Like any fitness endeavor, climbing burns calories, so it does contribute to weight loss. Rock climbing is also an excellent form of exercise for a variety of reasons, which we’ll dive into below. But that doesn’t necessarily mean rock climbing is an …
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Everyone knows that regular exercise is important for health and well-being. However, many people struggle to meet the recommended amount of physical activity. If you find yourself struggling to motivate to get to the gym or want to try a form of exercise that’s fun and engaging, rock climbing could be a perfect fit. Many …
If you’re here, you’re wondering how many calories rock climbing burns, how various disciplines break down when it comes to calories burnt, and perhaps whether climbing is an effective tool for weight loss. We’ll dive into all of that in this article. Let’s start with the most basic question… Does Rock Climbing Burn Calories? You …
What are those pieces of hardware on the wall? Who installs climbing bolts? How do you install bolts for rock climbing? Are climbing bolts permanent? Who maintains the hardware on sport climbs? Regarding bolted climbing, these are some of the most common questions I hear from clients and passersby people at the cliff. So, in …
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From climbing equipment to different disciplines to climbing slang, there are quite a few terms related to climbing! It can feel overwhelming if you are new to the sport, and many people in the climbing community may have more knowledge of different climbing terms than you. However, as you progress in rock climbing you will …
If you’re asking that question, you’ve probably seen or heard of an ATC and know it’s used in rock climbing. But what exactly does an ATC do? What does the acronym ATC stand for? How useful is an ATC? What other devices can perform the same function? Those are worthy questions for anyone interested in …
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Rock climbing can be a lot of fun, and many climbers find it satisfying to improve their skills and work towards new climbing goals. It’s obvious that heading to the gym or tying into a rope makes you better at rock climbing, but what may surprise many people is how going climbing can benefit them …
The 2018 film, Free Solo, deposited rock climbing into the limelight. In particular, the film highlighted a niche style of climbing called free soloing. To further complicate matters, the film depicted a free solo ascent on one of the largest pieces of rock in North America, documenting one of the most impressive free solo ascents …
Have you ever looked around the climbing gym or crag and noticed more men than women? Rock climbing can often feel like a male dominated sport, and estimates suggest that only around 40% of rock climbers are women. Despite this gender disparity, there is a long history of impressive female climbers who have broken barriers …
Non-climbers probably assume that climbing a route means one thing – you climbed it! But if you’ve been lead climbing for some time, you probably know that’s not the case. You can onsight or flash a route, both of which are different from a redpoint, which is different from a pinkpoint. The terminology can be …
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