Complete beginner's guide to bouldering training. Learn about gear, nutrition, hangboarding, on-the-wall workouts, and more!
If you ever feel stuck at the level you're climbing at or simply want to improve, check out these 15 best games and exercises to improve rock climbing.
Master the art of rock climbing grips. Learn techniques to strengthen your grip, understand different grip types, and choose wisely for your climbing adventures.
Complete beginner's guide to bouldering training. Learn about gear, nutrition, hangboarding, on-the-wall workouts, and more!
Complete beginner's guide to bouldering training. Learn about gear, nutrition, hangboarding, on-the-wall workouts, and more!
Have you hit a plateau in your climbing and are trying to figure out what to work on? Have you ever wondered if you need to include core training in order to
There is little in climbing as important as rock climbing knots. They are, after all, what keeps you tied to the rope, which ensures you stay alive if you fall, and gives you the confidence to venture off into the vertical. But there are so many different types of knots - how are you supposed to know which ones are the most useful, and in what type of situation? Which knot is best for sport climbing, traditional climbing, building a belay of traditional gear, or simply for tethering yourself into a safety point? Here at The Adventure Junkies, we try
Your body is tense as you strain against gravity’s forceful embrace to finally summit the boulder problem you’ve been diligently working on these past three
In this post, I want to teach you some rock-climbing basics. When I started climbing, I felt confused by all the terms, the different kinds of climbs, the equipment I needed…everything. I hope this guide can help you avoid that and have a smooth experience!
So you've discovered that rock climbing is not only awesome fun, but also a great way to get in shape, and stay in shape. But what are the best exercises for rock climbing, that will not only improve your climbing but also help you climb well into retirement? Climbing is a versatile sport that demands more than just strong fingers and forearms. In fact, only doing pull-ups will often give you muscle imbalances that could lead to injury. In this post, The Adventure Junkies will walk you through the best exercises for rock climbing, including workouts that will not only
My friend was complaining about how boring it is for her to go to the gym and lift weights so she asked me if I thought climbing was good for building muscle. From personal experience, I know it is, but I decided to do some research to see if there was any research on the ... Read more
As climbers, many of us have experienced nagging pains or ongoing injuries, likely from the over-stoke that climbing tends to manifest. Maybe you recently
We bought and tested the 5 best grip strengtheners available. Read our in-depth reviews to find the top options for power lifters, climbers, and musicians.
So you're trying to progress in your climbing and you've hit a wall and want to get stronger. Training is one of the great progressions for the new generation of climbers who frequent climbing gyms. Instead of simply getting as much mileage on real rock as possible, they train with a hangboard workout and then climb even harder. You may have seen hangboards at the local climbing gym, but how do you know the best way to use one? One of our big goals here at The Adventure Junkies is to show you how to develop the best hangboard workout
To a beginner, the climbing gym may seem like a foreign and intimidating arena. The gear, the holds, the ropes- it can all seem like a little too much. However, indoor climbing is a fun and challen…
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Don't want to go to the climbing gym tonight? You don't have to. Here are 19 rock climbing home workouts you can do instead.
Rock climbing is a great way to stay active and get outside. The sport is booming right now, and climbing gyms are opening up everywhere, making it accessible and fun to train. I'm sure the first time you went climbing, you noticed how muscles you didn't even know you used were sore. Contrary to popular
It is known as an extreme sport, so knowing how to stay safe while climbing is essential. Poor communication, distraction while getting ready, and biting off more than you can chew have all led to accidents that have given the sport a reputation for being on the edge. But if you know what you’re doing and take appropriate safety measures, the risks in climbing can be substantially minimised, leaving you to enjoy a fun, challenging, inspirational sport with a great community and in the most breathtaking destinations. In this article, The Adventure Junkies will walk you through some simple steps
New to climbing? Our beginner's guide to climbing moves, holds, & technique provides the information you need to improve today.
So you’ve heard all the hype and want to try your hand at climbing. Maybe your friends are hitting the local crag each weekend? Maybe you saw the 60 Minutes Alex Honnold Special back in 2012? Maybe there’s a new gym opening five minutes from you? Don’t let your burning questions about climbing hold you back! We at The Adventure Junkies are ready to answer your most frequently asked questions about how to get into climbing, debunk the myths, and get you on the rock sooner. There's no need to hesitate and keep wondering if climbing is right for you
A former climbing coach shares his 15 favorite climbing stretches (with videos!) to help you improve your mobility and flexibility.
Don't want to go to the climbing gym tonight? You don't have to. Here are 19 rock climbing home workouts you can do instead.
New to climbing? Our beginner's guide to climbing moves, holds, & technique provides the information you need to improve today.
New to climbing? Our beginner's guide to climbing moves, holds, & technique provides the information you need to improve today.
A climbing coach shares a beginner-friendly 8-week hangboard training plan along with some crucial tips for how to avoid injury.
A climbing coach shares a beginner-friendly 8-week hangboard training plan along with some crucial tips for how to avoid injury.
Ready to start indoor climbing? Our beginner's guide teaches you how to get started climbing at an indoor climbing gym today.
Top 3 finger strengthening exercises for rock climbing. These finger strength exercises are a great addition to your climbing training regimen.
Body tension from a functional perspective can be described as a balance of generated internal forces from several muscle groups working in unison to meet or exceed external resistance (like gravity). Climbing-specific body tension is both an outcome of functional skill and strength.
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We've learned a lot in the past three years. Here are 15 Clever Rock Climbing Hacks, Tips, Tricks, and Proper Etiquette to help you get better at your bouldering.
Ready to take your belay certification test at your gym? Sweet! Know the 4 essential belay skills and nail your belay certification test on your first try!
So you've finally tried your hand at rock climbing and it turns out you love it! The physical challenge, the social aspects, the problem solving, the feeling of defying gravity – you’ve been hooked by it all. Are you wondering how to get from first-time gumby to proficient expert as quickly as possible? That’s where we come in with our very best rock climbing tips for beginners. Here at The Adventure Junkies we understand firsthand the addiction to rock climbing. We also know that improving at the sport is a lifelong pursuit. To help you with that mission, we’ve put
Complete beginner's guide to bouldering training. Learn about gear, nutrition, hangboarding, on-the-wall workouts, and more!
Complete beginner's guide to bouldering training. Learn about gear, nutrition, hangboarding, on-the-wall workouts, and more!
Just started climbing and you want a little guidance? These 19 beginner climbing tips will help you stay motivated and progress to the next level.
There a several different grading systems used to determine climbing grades. Rock climbing grades are subjective. Climbing grade conversions are not perfect but there are several systems used to compare them.
How to conquer the fear of falling is an important question that confronts all climbers eventually. Being scared of heights is natural, but in the sport of climbing, fear can be paralyzing. It can freeze you, impair your vision and your problem-solving faculties, and release a tide of anxiety strong enough to rip you from the rock-face and send you airborne. Many strong climbers have been thwarted by the mental prison of fear. Conversely, moderately-strong climbers are often able to climb harder than those much stronger than them, simply because of their clearer head space. In this post, The Adventure
Need to add a little fun to your training? These 5 climbing games will get the competitive juices -- and lactic acid -- flowing.
Have you found yourself using one of these ~excuses~ to account for poor climbing, poor performance, or just feeling stagnant? We face many obstacles when it comes to achieving what it is that we want – in personal lives and climbing careers alike.
Grab hold of a hotter body while boosting your ability to become a rock-climbing rockstar
