| These wall climbing tips are designed for augmenting | | | | Learn how to climb smoothly. Erratic, uneven climbs |
| both climbing skills and minimizing risks of injury. Even | | | | will tire you easily. Consequently, your ascent will be |
| if you have been climbing for a while, a review of | | | | slowed. Do not wriggle around; follow the path you |
| these procedures will ensure you are not deviating | | | | planned out. Move smoothly and you will not have |
| from the proper ways of climbing. | | | | balance problems. Make sure you are aware of your |
| Loosening Up Your Muscles | | | | movements. |
| Loosen up those muscles by doing some stretching. | | | | Relaxation and Focus |
| Do this about 30 minutes before you start climbing. | | | | Take it one step at a time. Think only of the next |
| This prepares your joints and ligaments for the climb. | | | | step, nothing more. When climbing, use only the |
| If the muscles are stiff, they will not be flexible and | | | | required steps. This will conserve energy. Eventually, |
| tire quickly. | | | | you will learn to be deliberate on your ascent. |
| Understand the Route | | | | Rest Spots |
| Do not just grope blindly when you climb. Study the | | | | If the wall is high, look for some rest spots (an edge, |
| surface features. Decide on the path you will take | | | | overhang etc). Take a rest every 3 meters you |
| and follow it. Take due note of any potential rough | | | | climb. Even if you feel strong, take the break; your |
| spots and how you can go through it. When you get | | | | body will need it later. |
| down, analyze your performance. Are you happy | | | | Muscle Training |
| with it, or is there a way you can improve? | | | | Work on the muscles on your arms, chest and legs. |
| Tips on Keeping Your Balance | | | | There are several weight and muscle training |
| Remember this rule: use just enough grip strength to | | | | programs you can follow. This has to be accompanied |
| keep you balanced. A common mistake is gripping | | | | by a balanced diet. If you are over or underweight, |
| too tightly. This leads to forearm muscle fatigue. | | | | you will tire out quickly. |
| By applying just the needed pressure, balance will be | | | | Notes on Falling |
| attained. As you ascend, position your body as close | | | | Push yourself away from the wall when you fall. |
| the wall as possible. This bolsters your balancing | | | | Never let the rope circle on your body or equipment. |
| ability. It also limits stress on the grip. | | | | Also try to learn to keep your feet down. Do not be |
| Reducing Arm and Leg Fatigue | | | | discouraged if you fall; everyone does. The important |
| Use your legs to hold your weight, not your arms. | | | | thing is learning how to handle it. |
| The arms are for balance and weight shifting. | | | | Properly applied, these wall climbing tips will boost |
| Another wall climbing tip: if you are making | | | | your climbing skills while reducing fatigue. You just |
| movements that need upper body strength, proceed | | | | need to be patient and work on the aspects |
| without hesitation. Taking too long will increase | | | | mentioned. Slowly, you will notice improvement, which |
| pressure on the body. | | | | will build confidence. |
| Avoid Jerky Movements | | | | |