So, you’re looking for a new workout spot and considering a climbing gym, but you’re not yet convinced. Sure, traditional gyms might offer all you need to build that muscle and flex your new gains around fellow gym rats, but a climbing gym offers so much more than just strength building–showing off is still optional.
No matter what, you will continue to gain strength as you rock climb more frequently, but that’s not all climbing gyms have to offer. Joining a climbing gym means you’ll make those gains while learning beneficial skills, training your brain with thrilling and challenging puzzles, and gaining a whole new community of fellow climbers!
Have Fun and Get Fit While Rock Climbing
First and foremost, why would you not want to work out by having a blast? One of the most significant differences between what you’ll get at a climbing gym versus a traditional gym is fun! While you might get those big endorphin rushes after several sets at your typical gym, let’s be honest; lifting heavy things repetitively can get old fast.
In climbing, not only can you try a new, different workout every session (try a new route every time, if that’s your style!) but you can even switch up the type of climbing you’re doing all together! Depending on your climbing gym, you’ll have the opportunity to try out different forms of climbing, like top rope, bouldering, and sport