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> weightlifting to help fight off losing bone density. Targeting things like fall resistance and grip strength (things we lose fast as we age) Rock climbing. Y
by cassianoleal 3y ago
> weightlifting to help fight off losing bone density. Targeting things like fall resistance and grip strength (things we lose fast as we age)
Rock climbing. You're constantly lifting your own weight + gear. You fall a lot (especially bouldering) and need to learn to do it efficiently to avoid injuries. I don't think I need to say anything about grip strength here. :P
- kingkongjaffa 3y agoYeah bouldering is a great strength/flexibilty/problem solving/impact sport. I try to go bouldering a few times a month.
- carlmr 3y agoStrength/problem solving/impact I can agree on. But flexibility has to be added to your routine.
- kingkongjaffa 3y agoI was thinking more of the inverse, I actively do flexibility/mobility work so that I can be a better climber.
- carlmr 3y agoTrue, I just think pure climbing is a poor flexibility training. But flexibility training is indeed very useful for climbing.
- cassianoleal 3y agoClimbing can help with flexibility/mobility of some parts of your body but I agree it requires to be added on for others.
- cassianoleal 3y agoI'm more of a sport climber myself. I enjoy the longer time on the route, the mental job of keeping my wits when my arms are about to give up and I can't figure out the next clip... Plus it's a lot easier on the joints! I still boulder a few times a month though, I especially enjoy the social aspects which tend to be more present than on sport sessions.