Author Archives: David

Bouldering for Beginners: A Step-by-Step Guide

With the indoor climbing season around the corner, we’re launching a series that will take your gym bouldering to a new level. Whether you’re an experienced climber or a beginner, our three-part series offers practical tips and techniques. We’ll start with the basics to ensure you kick off the climbing season in top form, then […]

Beat the stench: say goodbye to funky rock climbing shoes!

Rock climbing is an exhilarating sport that tests both our physical and mental strength. However, there’s one foe that climbers often encounter that threatens to dampen the excitement – the dreaded foul smell emanating from our beloved rock climbing shoes. Fear not, dear climbers, for there is a solution on the horizon: SmellWell shoe fresheners! […]

Enhancing Performance and Recovery: The Benefits of Fascia Guns in Rock Climbing

Rock climbing is a demanding sport that requires immense physical strength, endurance, and flexibility. To excel in this challenging activity, athletes are constantly seeking innovative tools to enhance their performance and expedite recovery. Fascia guns, with their unique percussive therapy, have emerged as a game-changer for rock climbers, offering a range of benefits that optimize […]

5 Training Techniques to Improve Your Rock Climbing Performance

Rock climbing is a challenging and rewarding sport that requires a combination of strength, endurance, and technique. To improve your performance on the rock, it’s important to develop a well-rounded training program that includes a variety of exercises and techniques. Here are five training techniques that can help you improve your grip strength, endurance, and […]

From dough to rock: How kneading dough can help you strengthen your antagonist muscles

Are you looking for new ways to train? Look no further than your kitchen! Kneading dough for bread and pastries can help strengthen the same muscles you use for climbing. As an easter special, we had a look into the benefits of kneading dough and tested it with a delicious recipe: “Hot Cross Buns”.