by 5 Life Team | Dec 3, 2024 | 5.Life
Rock climbing requires caring for your hands’ skin, a form of self-care that is often overlooked! The largest organ, and the one that physically connects with rocks, can be forgotten by many climbers. They’re so busy focusing on their one-arm pull-ups or...
by 5 Life Team | Nov 29, 2024 | 5.Life
Have you ever looked at a climb, seen more than one sloper on it, and declared you’ll never touch the climb because there aren’t enough crimps? Going out on a limb here, if you thoroughly enjoyed powering your way through slopey climbs, you wouldn’t...
by 5 Life Team | Nov 25, 2024 | 5.Life
Do your narrow feet make it hard to find climbing shoes? You’ve likely experienced the frustration of not all brands being created equal, especially not all shoes. The climbing industry understands this, which is why different companies have created climbing...
by 5 Life Team | Nov 7, 2024 | 5.Life
Beginner climbers find themselves hooked by the thrill of the challenge, the creativity, and the sense of play. But as the novelty wears off, they stay because of the sense of belonging and inclusivity that the community offers. For instance, I remember my first climb...
by 5 Life Team | Oct 23, 2024 | 5.Life
Crimps may be the most polarizing climbing hold. If you’re good at them, you seek out all the crimp boulders and routes in the gym. If not, you stay as far away as possible, marveling at the finger strength of those crimp-loving crazies. But, to be a...
by 5 Life Team | Oct 8, 2024 | 5.Life
If you’ve ever climbed or watched somebody climb, you can quickly tell it takes a lot of strength. You likely assume, then, that rock climbing is a strength-training workout. While it’s clear that climbing is a full-body workout, have you ever wondered if rock...
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