Climbing Gyms vs. Traditional Gyms: Why Fitness is Shifting to the Pads
Climbing Gyms vs. Traditional Gyms: Why Fitness is Shifting to the Pads
Written by: Anne Riddle-Cruz Rock climbing gyms have exploded in popularity over the last decade, not only because climbing...
Is Bouldering Safe for Beginners?
Written by: Kenzie Bicher What about bouldering scares you? Heights. Not knowing what you're doing. Feeling unsure of yourself. Looking...
The Best Active Things to Do in Brooklyn
Written by: Anne Riddle-Cruz Movement In The Borough: The Best Active Things to do in Brooklyn For New Yorkers and...
A Weekly Training Routine for Climbers (Including Yoga)
Written by: Anne Riddle-Cruz Step Into the Lab: A Balanced Weekly Training Routine for Climbing You can learn a lot...
How to Choose the Right Climbing Gym in Your City
Written by: Kenzie Bicher Any good climbing gym is a place to sweat and climb, but a great gym transforms...
How to Get Started with Indoor Climbing
Written by: Anne Riddle-Cruz Stoked on rock climbing but aren’t sure where to start? The sport can feel intense and...
Bouldering vs Rope Climbing: What’s the Difference?
Written by: Anne Riddle-Cruz It’s a classic debate: What’s the best way to rock climb? There’s lots to consider when...
A Local’s Guide to Indoor Climbing in Seattle
Written by: Kenzie Bicher If you live in Seattle long enough, climbing stops feeling like a hobby and starts feeling...
What Muscles Does Rock Climbing Work?
Written by: Kenzie Bicher What Muscles Does Rock Climbing Work? The answer: just about every muscle. Your body acts...
Why Bouldering is One of the Best Full Body Workouts
Written by: Kenzie Bicher Intro Think of the wall as your vertical laboratory. This lab is your opportunity to...
Beginner’s Guide to Bouldering: What to Expect on Your First Visit
Written by: Sofie Schachter Welcome! Climbing for the first time can be intimidating - we’ve all been there. But...
From Beginner to Advanced: Mastering Kilter Board Climbing
Written by: Abbie Chipps Kilter boards are interactive climbing training walls that users control with a smartphone app. They...
How to Choose the Best Rock Climbing Training Board for Your Goals
Written by: Elise Rehberg From finger warm ups to building explosive power, to training climbing technique, training boards are...
Bouldering Walls Explained: Types, Features, and How to Use Them
-Written by: Elise Rehberg Inspired by natural rock walls, climbing gyms are purposeful movement playgrounds with endless opportunities to...
Types of Climbing Holds: A Beginner’s Guide to Rock Wall Grips
Written by: Jack Fischl If you’ve ever looked up at a bouldering climbing wall and wondered, “How do people...
How to Understand Bouldering Levels and Climbing Grades at Any Gym
Written by: Jack Fischl Whether you're stepping into your first session or you've been rock climbing for years, understanding...