Climbing is a sport that allows you to get back to nature and test yourself in many different ways. It can also look rather scary. So what are the real benefits of getting out the climbing gear and the waterproof jackets and heading for some rocks or an impressive crevasse?
There will be many advantages to choosing rock climbing, and the fact that it is one of the best possible workouts is almost an aside. However, those who undertake rock climbing regularly are likely to be vastly increasing muscle strength, improving stamina and also helping their muscles and body in general to become extremely supple in the process.
Not only are there the obvious visible changes to your body, there are also some more subtle changes that occur as you improve as a climber. Not only are you likely to have far greater balance and much better spacial awareness but you are also likely to improve everything from flexibility to mental focus.
Climbing helps you to overcome challenges in a fun and very exciting way. All you need is the right climbing equipment and outdoor clothing, and you can not only exercise whenever you want, wherever you want, but you get the great benefit of being able to see some of the world’s most amazing locations in the process, getting back to nature and improving mental and physical health at tyhe same time.
With the increase in ability will come a change in self-confidence too. Overcoming problems gives us a very great sense of reward and this boost not only allows us to feel more at one with the natural surroundings, but can also help us in social interactions as well. On top of this, climbing can also simply allow us to meet others or bond with friends or family members even more when climbing together, thereby making it one of the best forms of exercise all round.