Movement Blog

The Sendy Times

Expand your climbing knowledge with training tips and tricks from Movement's instructors, trainers, and coaches.

Movement

Blog Feature

Climbing Community | Press Releases

Returning to Our Roots: Anne-Worley Moelter Named Movement's New CEO

By: Movement

Movement is excited to announce Anne-Worley Moelter as our new Chief Executive Officer. This change marks a significant milestone in our company's journey and reaffirms our commitment to the core values that have been integral to Movement's identity since day one.

Read More

Share

Blog Feature

Climbing Community | Press Releases

Celebrating the Access Fund x Movement Partnership

By: Movement

We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with the Access Fund as part of our Move with Purpose program! Together, we’re working to ensure that climbers today—and tomorrow—can continue to enjoy the joys of climbing while protecting the places we recreate. Here’s how we’re making it happen and how you can get involved!

Read More

Share

Happy Climbers | Subscribe to the Movement Blog!

Subscribe to Our Blog!

Get the latest climbing news, tips and tricks straight to your inbox.

Blog Feature

Rock Climbing | Climbing Community

5 Top Rock Climbing Gyms in the DMV: Movement's Ultimate Guide

By: Movement

Are you looking for the best rock climbing gyms in the DMV area? With five unique locations in Columbia, Crystal City, Baltimore, Rockville, and Timonium (and a sixth in Fairfax on the way), Movement Gyms offers world-class climbing experiences for beginners and seasoned climbers alike.

Read More

Share

Blog Feature

Rock Climbing | Climbing Community | Climbing Tips | Comp Climbing

Climbing High: Tips for Conquering 3,300 Vertical Feet

By: Movement

We hope you're taking on our July Member Challenge to climb a classic! We are celebrating the 7-year anniversary of Alex Honnold free soloing the classic, Freerider on El Capitan. Here are our tips to get you on the leaderboard (or at least how to finish climbing all 3,300 feet!)

Read More

Share

Blog Feature

Climbing Tips

All About Climbing Training Boards in 2024

By: Movement

If you’ve ever been interested in climbing training boards, but you don’t know where to start—we’ve got you covered. From Tension to Kilter to campus, we’re covering the basics of the climbing training board landscape in 2024.

Read More

Share

Blog Feature

belay rock climbing | Climbing Community | Climbing Tips | bouldering

9 Tips for a Smooth Vertical Adventure

By: Movement

Welcome to the wild world of indoor climbing – where the walls and vibes are even higher. As you gear up for your vertical adventure, let's chat about some down-to-earth tips that'll keep you cruising through the climbs with style and respect for the whole climbing crew.

Read More

Share

Blog Feature

Overcoming the Odds: A Climber's Journey from Tumor Diagnosis to Scaling New Heights

By: Movement

Climbing isn't just a sport for many; it's a way of life, a source of mental solace, and a symbol of personal triumph. Meet Danielle du Preez, one of the Gateway instructors at Movement Santa Clara, whose remarkable journey from battling a rare bone tumor to returning to the climbing wall not only serves as an inspiration but also highlights the power of community and resilience.

Read More

Share

Blog Feature

Climbing Tips

fun climbing games that are sure to bring back your stoke for climbing

By: Movement

One of the things our instructors, trainers, and coaches love the most is sharing tips and advice with stoked climbers to help them progress and reach their climbing goals. But as with most things, some of us occasionally find ourselves feeling a bit drained from climbing and training. Well, you aren't alone! Know that lots of climbers have periods where they're less motivated or psyched to hit the gym (a quick google search will further confirm this if you weren't sure). We reached out to Marisa Romero, Director of Youth Teams, and asked her how our instructors and coaches help Movement's Team kids when they lose their climbing motivation. She had great advice to help you get back to being stoked!

Read More

Share

Blog Feature

Rest day activities for goal-oriented climbers

By: Movement

You may think that it's an odd thing for a climbing gym to urge people to rest, but we stand by it! Although we should clarify that when we say 'rest day' activities, we don't mean binging netflix for hours on end (although a little indulgence never hurt anyone 😊). As humans, we are made to move and move a lot in the context of walking. It is primarily what we were made to do and has profound effects on our well being. Movement is medicine, literally.

Read More

Share

Blog Feature

beginner climbing | Climbing Tips | Start Climbing

We asked: What makes a climbing partner great -- here's what you told us

By: Movement

Climbing partners can be a hard thing to come by (looking for tips on finding your next, best partner?). So once you find your best crushing partner, it’s smart to show your partner(s) you are truly grateful for them.

Read More

Share