When it comes to overhangs, there’s often one word that comes to mind… ‘hard’. Though is that actually true? What if you want to brave the steeps and hit the overhangs with everything you’ve got? Let’s delve into what makes climbing overhangs different, and then give you the tools you need to show them who’s boss.
Climbing rock walls requires planning and technique; otherwise, you may be left with that next hold just out of reach! So, get ready to learn with our latest tips and climbing techniques designed to maximise and lengthen your reach in no time
The crew at Climb Fit have put together some top picks for indoor and outdoor climbing gear designed to get you started with your very own kit with some cost-effective recommendations and pro tips as well. So, let’s dive in shall we?
Sam Higham runs through a comprehensive list of fundamental exercises that expose the shoulder to various loads designed to minimise the risk of injury. Performing 3 sets of each of these exercises at least twice per week will help to prevent climbing-related shoulder injuries.
What’s better than finding a great campground? - finding a campground that doesn’t cost you a penny. Time to check out the best free camping in NSW with Mattie J Gould from We Are Explorers.
Like all athletes around the world, climbers want to get back to doing the sports we love; there’s no doubt we are all feeling the slump of quarantine getting to us. Never fear, though! Read on to find out how your body will re-adjust to your regular climbing routine in no time. Our muscles are amazing things, and you’re about to find out just how incredible they really are.
If you’re new to the world of climbing on real rock, there’s a few considerations you need to take into account, as well as some ethics and principles to remember when you’re in the bush.
You’re probably here because you share that same vein of curiosity, and might have read our recent post about the use of liquid chalk in gyms (link to blog), so let’s have a look at what goes into making liquid chalk.
As climbers, we often focus primarily on our pulling strength. Still, if we want to get the most out of our climbing and stay injury-free, we need to stretch our climbing muscles (agonists) and strengthen our non-climbing muscles (antagonists). Here are my top 10 yoga poses to get the job done:
