--- title: The Sendy Times (6) description: Expand your climbing knowledge with training tips and tricks from Movement's instructors, trainers, and coaches. (6) --- [![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) - - 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/) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/when-is-it-time-to-replace-climbing-gear) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [Climbing Gear](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-gear) ## [When Is It Time To Replace Climbing Gear?](https://blog.movementgyms.com/when-is-it-time-to-replace-climbing-gear) By: [Amelia Gale](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/amelia-gale) As climbers, gear is a vital part of the sport we love. 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. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/when-is-it-time-to-replace-climbing-gear) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/when-is-it-time-to-replace-climbing-gear](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/when-is-it-time-to-replace-climbing-gear) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-not-to-be-that-climber-a-beginners-guide-to-gym-etiquette) [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) ## [How Not to Be THAT Climber: A Beginner’s Guide to Gym Etiquette](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-not-to-be-that-climber-a-beginners-guide-to-gym-etiquette) By: [Hunter Price](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/hunter-price) Your first time walking into your local climbing gym can feel like traveling to a new country. And that culture shift can be intimidating. But not to worry, we have compiled a list of climbing gym etiquette to keep that good vibes rolling and make everyone’s session more fun. Here’s how to blend in, stand out for the right reasons, and maybe even make a few new belay buddies along the way. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-not-to-be-that-climber-a-beginners-guide-to-gym-etiquette) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-not-to-be-that-climber-a-beginners-guide-to-gym-etiquette](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-not-to-be-that-climber-a-beginners-guide-to-gym-etiquette) ![Happy Climbers | Subscribe to the Movement Blog!](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hubfs/IMPACT/Blog-Lead-Magnet.jpg) #### Subscribe to Our Blog! Get the latest climbing news, tips and tricks straight to your inbox. [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/ready-to-level-up-your-climbing-find-the-best-next-step-for-you) [Lead Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/lead-climbing) | [Training for Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) ## [Ready to Level Up Your Climbing?](https://blog.movementgyms.com/ready-to-level-up-your-climbing-find-the-best-next-step-for-you) By: [Erin Ergun](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/erin-ergun) So you’ve been climbing for a little while now—you’ve got your harness figured out, you know what a crimp is, and you’ve maybe even surprised yourself and sent that project you’ve been working on. The days of fumbling through a figure-eight are behind you (shoutout to that Intro to Ropes class!), and you’re starting to feel more at home on the wall. You’ve found your rhythm, taken the intro classes, and now you’re wondering: what’s next? [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/ready-to-level-up-your-climbing-find-the-best-next-step-for-you) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/ready-to-level-up-your-climbing-find-the-best-next-step-for-you](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/ready-to-level-up-your-climbing-find-the-best-next-step-for-you) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-yoga-and-fitness-in-mountain-view-movements-newest-gym) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [Fitness and Yoga](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/fitness-and-yoga) ## [Climbing, Yoga, and Fitness in Mountain View: Movement’s Newest Gym](https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-yoga-and-fitness-in-mountain-view-movements-newest-gym) By: [Movement Staff](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/movement-staff) It’s been a couple of months since we opened the doors to Movement Mountain View, and we’re already feeling the love from our new community. Whether you live nearby or you're just visiting the Bay Area, this space was built to bring people together — to climb, connect, train, and unwind. If you haven’t stopped by yet, here’s a glimpse of what makes this location special. 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Mental and physical fatigue can be tough to deal with, and if we’re not careful, it can catch up to us—not just in everyday life, but on the wall, too. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/move-rest-repeat-tips-for-taking-care-of-your-body-and-mind) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/move-rest-repeat-tips-for-taking-care-of-your-body-and-mind](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/move-rest-repeat-tips-for-taking-care-of-your-body-and-mind) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/we-fooled-climbers-with-this-chalk-challenge-can-you-guess-right) [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) ## [We Fooled Climbers with This Chalk Challenge—Can You Guess Right?](https://blog.movementgyms.com/we-fooled-climbers-with-this-chalk-challenge-can-you-guess-right) By: [Paris Jackson](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/paris-jackson) Okay, real talk how well do you know your chalk? No, seriously, like, could you tell the difference between chalk and... flour? 😅 [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/we-fooled-climbers-with-this-chalk-challenge-can-you-guess-right) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/we-fooled-climbers-with-this-chalk-challenge-can-you-guess-right](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/we-fooled-climbers-with-this-chalk-challenge-can-you-guess-right) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/best-outdoor-climbing-near-movement-portland) ## [Best Outdoor Climbing Near Movement Portland](https://blog.movementgyms.com/best-outdoor-climbing-near-movement-portland) By: [Kenn Kochi](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/kenn-kochi) Looking to swap pulling on plastic for certified organic rock without spending all day in the car?? Good news: Portland is surrounded by a solid handful of local crags, and you can reach most of them in under an hour. Whether you're a new gym climber ready to dip a toe into the outdoor scene or a seasoned sender looking for your next project, your next climb is closer than you think. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/best-outdoor-climbing-near-movement-portland) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/best-outdoor-climbing-near-movement-portland](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/best-outdoor-climbing-near-movement-portland) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-linn-poston-americas-top-blind-paraclimber) [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [Meet Linn Poston, America's Top Blind Paraclimber](https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-linn-poston-americas-top-blind-paraclimber) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) Linn Poston stares up at the 60-foot climbing wall, their hands moving from left to right, tracing and committing each move to memory. Poston is a 16-year-old with low vision from Lakewood, Colorado, and one of the top blind paraclimbers in the country. We sat down with Linn and their father, Scott Poston, to discuss winning gold at the USA Climbing National Paraclimbing Championships and what comes next for their family. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-linn-poston-americas-top-blind-paraclimber) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-linn-poston-americas-top-blind-paraclimber](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/meet-linn-poston-americas-top-blind-paraclimber) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-truth-about-cardio-and-climbing) [Training for Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [Fitness and Yoga](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/fitness-and-yoga) ## [The Truth About Cardio and Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-truth-about-cardio-and-climbing) By: [Kat Ku](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/kat-ku) You’ve probably seen a bunch of run clubs popping up, and you probably have some climber friends who can’t go a single day without hitting the pavement. Then again, you might know someone who refuses to do any form of cardio that isn’t just the approach to a route or boulder. So, how much does cardio actually help us in climbing? [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-truth-about-cardio-and-climbing) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-truth-about-cardio-and-climbing](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/the-truth-about-cardio-and-climbing) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/try-a-new-gym-for-the-summer-why-movement-might-be-your-new-favorite-place) [beginner climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/beginner-climbing) | [Start Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/start-climbing) | [Fitness and Yoga](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/fitness-and-yoga) ## [Try a New Gym for the Summer: Why Movement Might Be Your New Favorite Place](https://blog.movementgyms.com/try-a-new-gym-for-the-summer-why-movement-might-be-your-new-favorite-place) By: [Paris Jackson](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/paris-jackson) Summer is for saying yes to new adventures. Whether it's weekend hikes, patio hangs, or finally getting serious about your fitness goals, it’s the perfect time to switch things up. If you’ve been eyeing a new gym, looking for a fresh routine, or just need something that feels fun again then Movement might be your new go-to. 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