The Beta
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Every January, gyms fill up. By March, many of those same treadmills, weight racks, and cardio machines are noticeably quieter. It's not because people suddenly stopped caring about their health....
Most people don’t struggle with climbing because they’re weak. They struggle because climbing feels awkward at first. New climbers grip holds too hard, rush movement, and try to pull themselves...
One of the strangest things about climbing is how quickly it humbles people who are otherwise in great shape. Someone can run marathons, lift regularly, or train consistently for years...
Most people expect climbing to be more expensive than it actually is. Before ever stepping into a climbing gym, beginners usually picture a long list of required gear, expensive coaching,...
A lot of people sign up for climbing classes expecting instruction. What they usually don’t expect is how quickly climbing exposes habits they’ve never paid attention to before. People realize...
Let's be honest — trying something completely new as an adult can feel awkward. You don't know the terminology, you're not sure what to wear, and you're quietly wondering if...
Weight training and climbing have a complicated relationship. Done right, supplemental strength work can meaningfully accelerate your progress on the wall. Done wrong — and a lot of climbers do...