Is rock climbing a good cardio exercise?
Written by climber on January 23rd, 2010
healthobsessed93 asked:
I am interested in joining the rock climbing team at my school this winter. Normally, I am a basketball player, but my size has always impeded my performance. As a result, I’m rather new to rock climbing and would like to learn more before I commit. Thanks.
I am interested in joining the rock climbing team at my school this winter. Normally, I am a basketball player, but my size has always impeded my performance. As a result, I’m rather new to rock climbing and would like to learn more before I commit. Thanks.
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2 Comments at "Is rock climbing a good cardio exercise?"
You need to work on your cardio before hand so that you can breath easier while you’re climbing. That’s my experience. Running, hiking, hill climbing, stairs are great for training too. If you don’t have want a gym I’d get a chin up bar for your house like I did (from Walmart).
Try some aerobic too or something similar. It helps with flexibility and movement.
You’ll have to find some balance exercises too (very important).
Climbing helps with resistance, muscle building, endurance, etc.
It isn’t a really good aerobic activity by itself, but many rock climbers including myself also hike to get to outdoor climbing areas which can be very good exercise when carrying a lot of weight and hiking up steep trails.
You can also do things in the gym - like doing laps on an easy route (maybe climb it 3 times in a row) or climb up and then down climb. Since climbing is more of a strength activity, maybe climb and do the stepper in the gym for both kinds of activity.
Good Luck
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