The more muscle you keep by exercising, the easier it is to control your weight, since it takes more calories to maintain muscle any other kind of tissue, especially fat. Without appropriate exercise, we lose approximately one-half pound of muscle per year, and that muscle loss started in your 20s. Most rock gyms will rent you the durable, lightweight nylon ropes and comfortable, secure harnesses you and your buddy need for successful climbing. Rock gyms also provide, and in many cases require, certification classes. That's where you learn handholds and footwork as well as belaying the art of using the rope to raise or lower a climbing partner.
Most people start climbing during the first session.
Serious injuries from indoor sport climbing are rare. The floors are padded and staff members make sure everyone in the gym understands the basics. Copyright 1999-2001 MyPrimeTime, All Rights Reserved. Inc. The names of actual companies and their products mentioned on this site may be the trademarks of their respective owners.