Growth and Development

As the body matures and you become an adult, you're still changing in many ways that you aren't even aware of. Rock climbing is one of the best exercises that allows for more growth after this period. Climbers around the age of sixteen and younger have the highest risk of serious, long-term damage because their skeletal structure is not yet fully developed. When a climber has been on the wall for a good hour or so, their heart rate will have increased significantly, resulting in lack of oxygen for breaking down pyruvic acid for energy; so the acid is converted to lactic acid.    Diet is another important factor in development and growth of the body. A climber's daily food intake should consist of foods with calcium, phosphate, and vitamin D because bone formations are dependent on these vitamins. Whole grain, fruits and vegetables should be a major part of diet and climbers should also make sure to eat healthy fats like avocados, salmon, vegetable oils and nuts.