Info, Guides, Techniques & Training for Climbers
Welcome to Climbingfacts, a place that covers everything regarding Rock Climbing, Indoor Climbing, and Bouldering!
This blog serves primarily as a fountain of knowledge for beginner and intermediate climbers. On Climbingfacts you can expect to have your questions answered, learn more about climbing techniques, find training drills, training articles, gear advice, and much much more.
Furthermore, we are committed to helping the absolute beginner get comfortable in this wonderful sport. Our Bouldering section below should answer any questions you may have such as bouldering basics, rules, etiquette, cost, what to wear, and so forth.
On this page, you’ll find a bunch of helpful links to help you find what you’re looking for. You can also use the search bar in case you are looking for something specific.
Bouldering Basics
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How often should you go Bouldering
Recent Posts
Core Workout for Climbers (9 Exercises to Work the Abs)
The core is one of the most important muscle groups for climbers. A strong core is required to keep body tension on the wall. It allows you to keep your feet on the wall, even during steep overhangs. If overhang terrain is something you struggle with, and you often cut loose from the wall, or … Read more
Can you get Abs from Climbing?
Rock Climbing is a full-body workout that targets just about every muscle. So naturally, you will gain abs from climbing if you practice the sport long enough. But that’s probably not what you came to this article for. Of course, you knew that climbing targets the core muscles, and practicing rock climbing would eventually lead … Read more
Tips for Short Climbers (Training & Techniques to increase reach)
Short climbers are disadvantaged at their indoor climbing or bouldering gym. We lack the reach that makes boulder problems and climbing routes look easy. At 5ft3 (163cm), I can count myself among the shorties at my bouldering gym. With plenty of experience as a short climber, I believe I have enough authority to write this … Read more
Bouldering vs Rock Climbing – Which is for you?
Bouldering is a form of rock climbing that has seen a recent surge in popularity over the last couple of years. Due to this newfound interest, many of those new to the field are wondering how Bouldering and Climbing differ from each other. In this article, we’ll look into exactly that. Here’s how I would … Read more
Why are rock climbers so skinny ( & do light climbers send harder?)
Climbing is one of those sports where the lighter you are, the more easily you’ll be able to move your body on the rocks. This means the skinnier you are, the harder you send. Unfortunately, this means some climbers take their weight loss to the extreme and has led to the existence of terms such … Read more
How often should you go bouldering (can you climb 4x/week?)
We’ve all seen the likes of Adam Ondra or Magnus Mitdbø on YouTube climb multiple times per week without issue. But is bouldering this often feasible for a non-pro climber? Or may it be true that rest days are indeed necessary to prevent injuries? You should boulder 2-3 times per week depending on your experience … Read more
Why Bouldering is a good workout (and so good for you)
Being the most powerful and dynamic form of rock climbing, bouldering is the ideal full-body workout. And yes, bouldering does work out the entire body. Aside from the obvious muscles such as the back, shoulders, and arms, bouldering also targets the core and legs. Bouldering offers a fun way to improve your body, while also … Read more
Is Bouldering Hard (& is it harder than roped climbing)?
Bouldering can be argued as the hardest form of rock climbing because it requires a specific solution (beta) to successfully ascend a problem. Aside from intuition, bouldering also requires a combination of skill and strength. It’s by no means an easy sport to get into, but it’s a darn fun one. In this article, we’ll … Read more
Is Rock Climbing Harder for Short people? (Short vs Tall Climbers)
At 5 feet 3 (163cm) I’m guaranteed to always be the shortest guy in the climbing gym. Together with my 5-foot gym partner and girlfriend, we often have to improvise our beta and steer away from the one the route setters originally intended. If you are reading this article, you likely have the same issue … Read more
Climbing 101: What is Cutting Feet (and how to Prevent it)
Cutting feet is the act of both feet cutting loose while climbing or bouldering. Cutting feet usually occurs during an overhang where the climber is climbing hands first and using their feet as an afterthought. As a result, their feet will cut loose from the wall. Climbing hands first on any other type of wall … Read more