ROCK CLIMBIN'
If you want to be cool you will be a rock climber
In the early days...
used to be just a part of mountaineering
(climbing higher scale mountains)
did rock climbing to prepare for mountain climbing
(climbing lower scale rocks)
Free climbing was the only way
Rock climbing at a moderate intensity for around one hour will burn around 400 calories!
traditional rock climbing ways
Free climbing- don't use any equipment, people use only their own strength to climb (advanced)
development of rock climbing as a sport
more safety gear
now shorter more difficult paths are the trend
If you want to get a real nice body, you'll be a rock climber
Body Benefits
-(requires extra working out) more successful when strength and endurance are improved in calves, shoulders, and core agility
-helps flexibility in hamstrings and hips
start with 5 minutes of climbing if you're new or not used to cardiovascular activity. then work your way up!
Increased Muscle Tone
strength
You WILL get sore!
Traditional/Trad Climbing
no permanent anchors to help when ascending
Do you wanna live a long time?
To get started you need to do exercises to help increase your muscle strength
wrist curls
squats
will benefit you for times when one foot is in a hold and you need to press off of it to bring yourself to another hold higher up.
balance balls
yoga
Everyone knows rock climbing looks awesome
So why not try to be a rock climber and become one of the coolest people out there?
Works Cited
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