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Adam M.
Oct 23, 2022
Rock climbers are very efficient at pacing themselves, and only exerting the required amount of energy, and no more. They achieve this through training, experience, and properly reading the route. Climbers do in fact get tired, just after a different amount of time than others, and they are able to handle it better than others. In order for a... Read more  
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Adam M.
Nov 7, 2022
Climbers take their shoes off to reduce the pressure on their feet. This helps them reduce pain and prolong their session. Climbing shoes are usually very tight, and, after wearing them for a while and climbing a few routes, they can get pretty painful. Taking them off in between routes allows the climber to reduce that pain and pressure from th... Read more  
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John Che
Nov 3, 2022
Part of a rock climbers training is to be able to climb for longer periods of time. They do this by doing endurance training, which allows them to scale up very tall walls and long routes. This also comes in to play with bouldering. Climbers are able to have long 3-4 hour climbing sessions by resting in between routes and attempts. The amount of... Read more  
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John Che
Oct 15, 2022
You do need certain levels of upper and lower body strength, but, the amount of strength really depends on the grade you want to climb. If you are a beginner, then you don't really need any extra strength to start climbing, as the beginner level routes are very easy. They are similar to climbing ladders, just with some curves. If you want to ... Read more  
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Adam M.
Answered a Question    Jun 2, 2023

is rock climbing cardio or strength?

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Rock climbing is a mix of cardio and strength training. It requires strength to pull yourself up and hold onto the wall or rocks. At the same time, climbing can get your heart pumping and provide a good cardiovascular workout. So, it's a great way to build both strength and endurance.
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