Author Archives: David

The Thrill of Olympic Sport Climbing: A Guide to the Rules and Format

Editoral: Sport climbing made its Olympic debut at the Tokyo 2020 Games, bringing the thrilling world of climbing to a global audience. This dynamic sport combines agility, strength, and strategy, challenging athletes to scale walls of varying difficulty. The Olympic format features three disciplines: Speed, Bouldering, and Lead. Here’s an in-depth look at the rules […]

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 […]