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I've started exercising around the time the lockdown started. I had been doing some occasional bouldering for a couple months before that, but starting lifting,

I've started exercising around the time the lockdown started. I had been doing some occasional bouldering for a couple months before that, but starting lifting, then starting more seriously (3 times a week at least, plus miscellaneous training on off days) has really been life changing. I am so much more energised, feel so much healthier (whatever that means) overall. I'm pretty happy I started early, but can't stop wishing I had started even earlier. I recommend the HN crowd especially to give bouldering a try. It's climbing with a higher emphasis on power and puzzle-solving. Incredibly addicting, has a great feedback and gratification loop!

Fricken 6y ago
Climber here, can confirm. I have never had to dig deep or play little tricks with myself to find the motivation to climb once the habit is established. I'm always looking forward to my next session, it's an intrinsically motivating activity. I've never been able to keep up a regular running or weightlifting routine for more than a couple months.
- hasbot 6y ago
  Climbing is an awesome sport. I used to occasionally climb w/ a guy in his 70's. I'm 56 now and hope I can climb for another 20 years. The big problem is lack of access. With the pandemic gyms are closed. The few climbing spots around here are hours away. I don't have the space now, but the house I'm designing now will have space for a climbing wall or Kilter board.
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