Rock climb your way to fitness
By Lilly
Saturday, March 24, 2007
A few years ago, a friend of mine invited me along to partake in what had become her hobby and favorite form of exercise - an indoor rock climbing gym. The thought of jumping up onto those walls, though the handles looked sturdy, and actually climbing to the top was absolutely terrifying! But I felt like I could conquer Mt. Everest after a rock climbing class and a few hours on belay.
The whole point of a climbing course is to get the climber comfortable with settling their weight in their muscles and trusting that their partner will not let them fall. If I lived in Bishop, CA, you bet I would be visiting Sierra Rock Climbing School for one of their full day rock climbing courses! Look in the dictionary – “rock climbing” is no longer synonymous with “fear”.