Movement Blog

Looking to get on the wall for the first time? Welcome! Stepping into a climbing gym for the first time can feel a little intimidating, but you don't need to know how to climb to get started. Bouldering gyms are designed for climbers of all levels, with classes, meetups and community events that make it easy to learn the basics, meet new people, and feel at home in no time! Here are three ways bouldering gyms help new climbers find their footing:

Climbing together with your kids can be an awesome way to stay fit and have fun! So much of climbing progression comes from body positioning skills and technique. Taking the opportunity to grow your climbing technique as a family with these drills gives everyone a common goal to work towards and introduces an element of play. Movement is the perfect place to climb AND train with your kids in a fun and welcoming environment.

So, you’ve had your first taste of a climbing gym with an orientation, a gym tour, and a chat at the front desk. But if your curiosity is still scaling the heights, here are 3 things they might not tell you about climbing gyms for beginners:

You’ve seen the Instagram posts, you’ve watched Free Solo, and now you’re ready to try indoor climbing for the first time. You’re in the right place! We’re so excited to help you on this journey. Climbing will bring you a sense of community and personal growth, not to mention a full-body workout—but it can feel overwhelming at first. That’s why we built a list of the best Movement gyms for complete beginners. Read on for our recommendations for where to try climbing for the first time, complete with post-climb plans with your new crew!

The best family activities create opportunities to move, learn, laugh, and connect. Climbing checks all of those boxes. Unlike many activities that cater primarily to kids or adults, climbing gyms offer an experience the whole family can enjoy together. Climbing encourages teamwork, builds confidence, and creates lasting memories. It's easy to see why more families are making the climbing gym part of their routine.

At first glance, yoga and climbing don't seem like they have much in common. One happens on a mat, the other on a wall. But spend enough time doing both, and the connection becomes obvious.

Forget the same old birthday parties and after-work events. Rock climbing offers a unique way to bring people together and get active, whether you're celebrating a birthday, planning a group outing, or looking for a team-building experience. No matter your age or experience level, climbing gives everyone a chance to challenge themselves at their own pace. From stepping onto the wall for the first time to figuring out how to navigate a tricky sequence of holds, every climb is an opportunity to push beyond your comfort zone, build confidence, and leave feeling accomplished.

Walking into a climbing gym for the first time can feel intimidating. It’s easy to assume everyone else knows exactly what they’re doing and that you’re the only person who feels unsure.

Sometimes a workout routine can become redundant and boring. Adding new workouts to your routine can help keep you motivated and see progress in other areas. Including things like climbing and cardio into your workout routine can keep a workout exciting and honestly sounds pretty cool when you share your workout routine with others.

Over the last decade, bouldering gyms have exploded in popularity and have become a go-to way for people to stay active. But people aren't showing up just for the workout. They're drawn to the unique mix of problem-solving, visible progress, community, and fun that makes bouldering unique. For many climbers, it's not just exercise, it's an experience. So, what is it about bouldering gyms that makes people fall in love with them?