Fitness

One of the most common questions we hear from people curious about climbing is, “Do I need upper body strength to climb?” The answer may surprise you: No, you don’t. Read More

The total number of possible sets in climbing is as large as your imagination. That being said, the bulk of them are variations off of a few common themes, or Read More

The Warm Down: Neglected But Needed The warm down is the least appreciated (and least used) element in a workout. Coaches and climbers alike frequently neglect it. This is unfortunate. Read More

How Do We Train? In Rock Climbing Training (Part 1),  we gave you the concrete idea of what and why we need to train. Now we can begin to look Read More

Why Do We Train? The simple answer is, of course, “we train to get better.” In terms of climbing, it means to send harder climbs. But, while this answer is Read More

So you’re tired of your old gym. Same routine, same equipment. Luckily, trying something new and getting into shape has never been more fun in the Philly area. We have Read More

In the modern age, it seems like everywhere you turn there’s another screen. From smartphones to tablets, laptops to TVs, our kids are constantly bombarded with digital distractions. How do Read More

How do the 4 essential survival skills children learn through rock climbing benefit kids? As a parent and the Director of Youth Programs at Philadelphia Rock Gyms, I can relate Read More

We live during a time when kids have access to so many activities, sports, and hobbies. The after-school and weekend hours can be enriching but their schedules are bursting at the Read More