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What footwear would be suitable for climbing
Im starting a bit of indoor climbing, but Im not sure Im commited enough to buy climbing shoes - they are quite costly.
Still, my running shoes seem to be a poor choice for climbing, I can only use ...
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Learning to lift my leg higher
I started to enjoy rock climbing quite a lot, but I realize that my flexibility leaves much to be desired. One of my problems is that I cannot seem to lift my leg as high as I'd like to in order to ...
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Losing weight without losing muscle
What recommendations exist to lose weight without losing muscle? How much strength training is usually adequate to maintain muscle mass during a healthy weight loss diet?
I've been losing weight ...
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Muscle imbalances related to indoor rock climbing/bouldering and ways to fix them
Ive read that most climbers have a lot of muscle imbalances, including some that affect proper posture.
Is that true?
What muscles are imbalanced?
How do those imbalances affect posture?
How to fix ...
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Bouldering Routines for Lunch Breaks
Could anyone suggest some good Bouldering specific routines (flexibility/strength/endurance training) that can be done without any equipment during a lunch break (30 mins). I Climb about a V5 and have ...
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Home exercises for training for indoor rock climbing
I like to exercises while watching TV, and don't particularly want to get more home exercise equipment (like a bar or stand). What equipment I have is mostly stuff my wife has used for pilates and ...
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How can I stop sweaty hands?
Sweaty hands are plaguing my rock climbing and pull up exercises, as well as being annoying at other times. I've read a few (unsourced) ideas that nutrition can be a big factor in sweaty hands. Can I ...
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Why do I get lactic acid build up at lower threshholds on different days?
I'm a climber, so I'm talking specifically about forearms. I train regularly and have been for years, so I'm pretty familiar with how my body responds.
As I understand it, the "pumped" sensation in ...
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How to maintain the hygiene of rockclimbing shoes?
I go climbing about twice a week, and after a month or so my shoes are quite dirty. Not only do they smell, but I can actually see the dirt on the inside (probably from walking around barefoot on ...
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What should I look for in a (beginner) rock climbing shoe?
I started indoor rock-climbing a few months ago, renting equipment from wherever I was climbing at. I've decided to take it a bit more seriously and invest in some equipment, and the first step are ...
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Adding power to my pull-ups?
I like pull-ups, easily my favorite exercise and I do a lot of them whenever I get the chance. I'm quite familiar with form, do them very strict (elbow lock-out, chin way over bar etc) and vary my ...
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Combining weight-lifting (starting strength) with rockclimbing?
I've been following the Starting Strength program for a few weeks now, on and off. Unfortunately, I haven't been as regular as I'd like (lets chalk it up to student life), but I feel I'm making ...
