Friday, September 10, 2010

Fitness for Fun: Indoor Rock Climbing

In addition to looking and feeling better and improving your overall health, CrossFit 619 promotes an overall program of well-being that gets you out in the world. Once you are in good shape, it can be fun to get out of the gym or off the pavement and start enjoying some new activities that you may not have been able to try before.

There are a lot of fun activities and hobbies that you can take part in that you may find not only relaxing and fun, but also beneficial to your health.

Indoor climbing is an increasingly popular form of rock climbing that is done on artificial structures. It is not only a fun challenge for the body, but also promotes coordination and critical analysis as you find the best way to approach your climb.

Though it mimics rock climbing, it is done in a safe, controlled environment, so anyone can partake – even if you are a beginner.

The latest climbing structures are generally made over a metal frame with a coated texture that simulates the face of a rock. Hand holds, formed of resin and in various shapes and sizes, are attached to the face of the wall for the climber to grasp.

Many walls have color coded hand holds that show the climber which path to take if they are a beginner, intermediate or more advanced.

Unlike outdoor rock climbing, this sport can be enjoyed any time of the year, hot or cold, since it is in a controlled environment indoors.

Climbing gyms are becoming more popular and there are number of them in our area.

Equipment is available for rental at the site, so it is an ideal sport to try out and see how you like it.

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