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5 Tips for (Friendly) Competition Climbing
We’ve put together some tips to help you perform your best when climbing in a competition.
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Sportrock
- Aug 17, 2020
- 3 min
What is a “Spray Wall” for?
In this article, we take a look at some of the training exercises that are used on Spray Walls. #spraywall #rockclimbing #bouldering
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Sportrock
- Aug 11, 2020
- 4 min
5 Ways to Practice Coordination Climbing at Home
We’ve put together 5 ways to practice coordination climbing at home.
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Sportrock
- Apr 21, 2020
- 3 min
How to Start Training For Rock Climbing
Here we explain three main tips to start training for climbing: planning, consistency, and having a buddy.
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Sportrock
- Dec 31, 2019
- 3 min
New Year’s Resolution: Climbing
So, you are approaching the New Year and want to do something to better yourself, but this time you want it to be a lifestyle. You have...
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Sportrock
- Nov 12, 2019
- 2 min
Do You Have Knee Pain While Climbing?
Why we may have knee pain during or after climbing, and what to do about it!
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Sportrock
- Sep 27, 2019
- 2 min
Setters on the Loose
We let L4 & L5 routesetters, Jeremy Hardin & Stephen Meinhold, loose at Sportrock to set the route of their dreams.
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Sportrock
- Aug 20, 2019
- 3 min
Must-Know Info on Resoling Climbing Shoes
Let’s talk about resoling climbing shoes. Why is it necessary and when is a good time to do it?
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Sportrock
- Jul 31, 2019
- 2 min
Do You Have Elbow Pain With Climbing?
Have you ever experienced elbow pain during or after a climb? This pain is most likely your body’s way of telling you that something is...
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Sportrock
- Jul 1, 2019
- 3 min
What is Speed Climbing?
A broad overview of speed climbing as a sport, so that the average climber can know, understand, and participate in future events.
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Sportrock
- May 21, 2019
- 3 min
On-sight vs. Flash vs. Redpoint
In this article, we explain what the climbing lingo “on-sight”, “redpoint”, and “flash” mean.
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Sportrock
- Apr 19, 2019
- 5 min
Rock Climbing in D.C.: Where to Go
In this blog we list some hidden gems for outdoor climbing that are near Washington D.C.
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Sportrock
- Feb 12, 2019
- 3 min
Core Strength for Climbers
We’ve listed beginner & advanced exercises to improve your core strength, and how to incorporate core workouts in your climbing routine!
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Sportrock
- Feb 8, 2019
- 2 min
Eat Your Way to Better Climbing
Here we talk about five nutritional tips that will help you create the perfect climbing diet.
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Sportrock
- Oct 16, 2018
- 3 min
Additional Gear for Long Climbs
In this article we list crucial survival items to pack when doing longer climbs in the mountains and things don't go the way you planned.
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Sportrock
- Jul 11, 2018
- 3 min
6 Rock Climbing Grips You Need to Know
Check out this guide to master the basic six rock climbing grips and finger holds and dominate your next visit to the gym.
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Sportrock
- Jan 24, 2018
- 2 min
Veterans at Sportrock: Climbing with Team RWB
Sportrock is proud to host a community of veteran climbers each week, known as Team RWB.
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Sportrock
- Nov 21, 2017
- 1 min
Parkinson’s Climbing Program
Video Photographer and Sportrocker, Sylvia Bao, captures what the Parkinson's climbing program at Sportrock is all about.
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Sportrock
- Oct 24, 2017
- 2 min
Parkinson’s & Adaptive Climbing in the Gym I
In this article we discuss how climbing can benefit people with Parkinson's Disease. Sportrock has it's own Parkinson's Climbing group.
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