I often hear climbers express concerns about strength training. They fear bulking up or wasting time in the weight room when they could be improving on the climbing wall. However, these concerns are baseless. To bulk up significantly, you would need to consume an excessive amount of food and engage in high-volume weightlifting. If you're also climbing regularly, it's highly unlikely you will achieve both.

We've all heard it before: 'I have a pulley injury.' Whether it's your friend, a friend of a friend, a fellow climber you met at the crag, or maybe even yourself. We've seen climbers taping up their ring finger, middle finger, and sometimes every finger! We might know someone who canceled their gym membership all because they couldn't find relief from their persistent pulley injury.

Are you a new mom wondering how you are going to get back climbing on the wall? Maybe you have been a mom for over 5 years and are still asking the same question. Are you feeling apprehensive about the changes your body has undergone and unsure how to approach climbing again? Returning to climbing doesn’t have to be scary. Utilizing the principles of progressive overload can help you regain confidence and safely return to climbing after childbirth

Is your warm up setting you up for success? Spending over an hour warming up or none at all? If you start on a V0 and progress to your redpoint grade, your warm up might need tailoring for your specific needs.

As winter approaches and gym climbing gains popularity, the risk of climbing-related injuries unfortunately tends to increase. With the colder months discouraging outdoor climbing, it becomes tempting to spend a significant amount of time climbing at the gym

Have you ever wondered about the intricate workings of your muscles during different exercises? Perhaps you've noticed that moving in one direction of a particular exercise feels easier compared to moving in the opposite direction. These differences in perceived effort can, in part, be attributed to the three types of muscle contractions: concentric, eccentric, and isometric. Understanding these contractions sheds light on why certain movements pose more challenges than others.