--- title: The Sendy Times | Amelia Gale description: Expand your climbing knowledge with training tips and tricks from Movement's instructors, trainers, and coaches. --- [![Movement Logo](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hubfs/Logo/Movement-Logo-H-RGB-Teal-White.svg)](https://movementgyms.com) - [Why Us](https://movementgyms.com/why-us/) - [First Visit](https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/) [Choose Location](https://movementgyms.com/location-finder/) - Categories - Follow Us - [Subscribe](https://movementgyms.com/subscribe-to-our-blog/) - [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) - [Start Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/start-climbing) - [Climbing Gear](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-gear) - [What's New](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/whats-new) - [Fitness & Yoga](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/fitness-and-yoga) - [Training For Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) - - # Movement Blog The Sendy Times Expand your climbing knowledge with training tips and tricks from Movement's instructors, trainers, and coaches. [Subscribe](https://movementgyms.com/subscribe-to-our-blog/) - Categories - [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) - [Start Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/start-climbing) - [Climbing Gear](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-gear) - [What's New](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/whats-new) - [Fitness & Yoga](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/fitness-and-yoga) - [Training For Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) - Social - - [Subscribe](https://movementgyms.com/subscribe-to-our-blog/) #### Amelia Gale [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/new-to-climbing-heres-what-everyone-worries-about) [beginner climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/beginner-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) ## [New To Climbing? Here's What Everyone Worries About](https://blog.movementgyms.com/new-to-climbing-heres-what-everyone-worries-about) By: [Amelia Gale](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/amelia-gale) 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. 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[Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-mental-health-benefits-of-rock-climbing) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-mental-health-benefits-of-rock-climbing](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-mental-health-benefits-of-rock-climbing) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/best-climbing-inspired-date-ideas-to-try-in-2026) [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) ## [Best Climbing-Inspired Date Ideas to Try in 2026](https://blog.movementgyms.com/best-climbing-inspired-date-ideas-to-try-in-2026) By: [Amelia Gale](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/amelia-gale) Let's be real together for a second: you need some rest days, you may be tired, but you still want to spend time with your person. The good news? You don’t need a full climbing session to have a good “climber date.” [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/best-climbing-inspired-date-ideas-to-try-in-2026) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/best-climbing-inspired-date-ideas-to-try-in-2026](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/best-climbing-inspired-date-ideas-to-try-in-2026) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-best-podcasts-you-should-know) ## [The Best Outdoor Podcasts You Should Know](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-best-podcasts-you-should-know) By: [Amelia Gale](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/amelia-gale) Sorry not sorry to admit that we’ve grown addicted to podcasts. Odds are, if you’re looking for information on something, there’s someone on the internet with a microphone talking about it. Below, you’ll find our top binge-worthy podcasts about climbing and more to keep you hooked. 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It comes to the gym, iconic crags, climbing trips, and some pieces have been with us potentially for years. Despite all the great memories, identifying when it’s time to replace gear is an important safety measure that should not be overlooked. Some signs may be obvious when gear is at the end of its life, others may be more subtle. 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If so, this is the blog for you. In honor of the Speed World Cup coming to Denver this summer, let’s take a deep dive into speed climbing. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-beginners-guide-to-speed-climbing) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-beginners-guide-to-speed-climbing](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-beginners-guide-to-speed-climbing) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-does-your-climbing-shoe-say-about-you) [Climbing Gear](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-gear) ## [What Does Your Climbing Shoe Say About You?](https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-does-your-climbing-shoe-say-about-you) By: [Amelia Gale](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/amelia-gale) Odds are if you’ve been in a climbing gym, you may have taken a second to notice all the different shoes people are climbing in. With different brands, colors, comfort, and more there’s a lot of variety when it comes to shoes – and we mean a lot. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-does-your-climbing-shoe-say-about-you) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-does-your-climbing-shoe-say-about-you](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-does-your-climbing-shoe-say-about-you) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-set-realistic-goals-for-the-new-year) [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [Fitness and Yoga](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/fitness-and-yoga) ## [How to Set Realistic Goals for the New Year](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-set-realistic-goals-for-the-new-year) By: [Amelia Gale](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/amelia-gale) As the new year rapidly approaches, many people are starting to think of what they want to accomplish—whether it’s climbing a higher grade, overcoming a plateau, or improving nutrition. However, a common pitfall many people find themselves in is setting goals that are too unattainable. So how can you set goals that you can actually stick to? Here’s six tips to make sure your resolutions are both challenging and achievable. 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