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Claire
Aug 1
I would add that it also depends on if it's indoor climbing or outdoor climbing. I don't climb indoors as much as I do outdoors, but usually when we go out we easily have full day sessions, leaving in the morning and getting back at night, sometimes the next morning even. I doubt I would be able to have such long sessions in an indoor gym though... Read more  
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Matt
Aug 5
I just learned at the gym that this is actually an international way of encouraging or saying "you can do it". Pretty cool when the whole gym is yelling at you "alle" or "you can do it!".
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Adam M.
Jun 1, 2023
It depends on your goals for climbing and why you are doing it in the first place. When I started climbing I went all in and had 4 hour sessions on average I believe. I was quite obsessed. But, I also had a goal, to get as good as I could in the shortest amount of time. Could I have done that with less time per session, definitely. I went 3 or 4... Read more  
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I would add that it also depends on if it's indoor climbing or outdoor climbing. I don't climb indoors as much as I do outdoors, but usually when we go out we easily have full day sessions, leaving in the morning and getting back at night, sometimes the next morning even. I doubt I would be able to have such long sessions in an indoor gym though... Read more  
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I just learned at the gym that this is actually an international way of encouraging or saying "you can do it". Pretty cool when the whole gym is yelling at you "alle" or "you can do it!".
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Matt
Aug 5
I haven't gotten there yet, but I have come pretty close to doing one, but I think it was very much my "style" as it was a very physical boulder and I have been weight lifting for a few years and have some strength. I think I was just very much lacking the technique needed to actually do the boulder. If I would have done it though I don't know if I... Read more  
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Is rock climbing good for seniors?

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Rock climbing can be beneficial for seniors, improving strength, flexibility, balance, and providing mental stimulation. Prioritize safety, consult a healthcare professional, start with easier climbs, and progress gradually. Tailor the activity to individual capabilities and listen to the body to prevent injury.
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