Exercise and Flexibility

Being flexible is key in rock climbing. People discover their true abilities and go beyond limits they previously had little faith in. Believe it or not, the hip's flexibility controls how much stress is put on other areas of the body. Flexibility can be obtained with little strength at all. The range of motion is most significant here. Bones and muscle respond to exercise in many different ways. A key component in rock climbing is body weight. A climber's performance will decrease if they have to carry more weight than necessary. Some individuals may wonder how it's possible to keep off the weight while gaining strength at the same time; but training with lower volume will ensure more power, while still maintaining a low mass. It's always important to make a schedule of when certain exercises need to be done to ensure a fit body that will only keep you safer out in the real elements. Bones are extremely helpful in climbing becuase they allow for big stretches and positioning the body in multiple ways.