Fitness

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

I’m sure that I’m not the only person who hears about a new gym or sport, thinks it sounds cool and checks it out, only to almost throw up when Read More

I’m going to share with you my personal experiences and give you 4 tips to get you rock climbing. With the right mindset and some basic knowledge, climbing is much Read More

It’s Everywhere The popularity of indoor rock climbing has seen a virtual explosion in recent years. It seems like only yesterday when finding a climbing gym in your city was Read More