Rock Climbing
Have you ever been rock climbing?
Did you go in a rock climbing gym or free climbing?
What are the benefits of rock climbing?
Share your experiences here!
@Kate I love climbing! I've been on a climbing team since I was 6, and started competitively climbing when I was 12. It was so useful for me to set aside my anxiety and focus on something that was healthy for me and allowed me to get outside of my brain. It was a puzzle, figuring out how to get up the wall, and I loved the community I could do it with, it's fantastic for letting yourself focus on something other than whatever's going on in your brain and the endorphins it releases is fantastic for improving your mood!! I was always happier when I left the climbing gym. I used to go 4 times a week, I'd be at the gym for ten hours in a week and it was my favourite time
@puddles2018
You sound exactly like me, couldnt have put it better myself. I completely agree with what you say, i could feel terrible when i enter the climbing gym but feel like all my troubles have gone once i start focussing on the climbing im doing. I am so glad you find it a positive escape from what you are dealing with :)
No but i have always wanted to. Theres this gym that has it but what if i fall off. Looks fun tho
@Kimmiejenner
Most styles of climbing you ise a rope so if you fall off, you will just swing around in the air on the rope. Maybe aee if you have a loval climbing gym nearby and see if they offer a taster course for beginners. You never know, youbmight love it :)
Ok so it seems fine but WHAT'S THE POINT?!
@ambitiousTree3520
Hi, people climb for many reasons. One of which is to get fit, another popular reason, and the reason I do it, is an escape from everything I am dealing with. It acts as a positive focus because you have to concentrate on what you are doing, rather than other things that are usually on your mind. Have a go some time and see, it might surprise you :)
@KeepFighting4Yourself that's great if you see it that way good luck
Yes I did it once but I didn't love it
@goodField6021
aww thats a shame, it isnt for everyone!! I hope you have found something you love to do instead!!