Movement Blog

Thinking about trying climbing but low-key intimidated? Climbing tends to have this hardcore, extreme sport vibe—like it’s only for super-fit, daredevil types. But honestly? That couldn’t be further from the truth. People walk into our gyms every day from all kinds of backgrounds, fitness levels, and experience, —some with zero clue what they’re doing (and that’s totally okay). So, let’s bust through 5 common myths that might be holding you back from joining the climbing community.

Let’s face it, climbing can be tough on your body. You’re pulling, pushing, hanging, and twisting in ways that most workouts don’t even come close to. And while climbing is a killer workout on its own, adding cross training can make a world of difference in how strong, stable, and injury-free you feel on the wall.