--- title: The Sendy Times | bouldering description: bouldering | 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. 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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? 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And that’s not a bad thing. Whether you’re stepping onto the wall for the first time or projecting something at your limit, coming off the wall is part of trying hard moves, learning new skills, and growing as a climber. That’s why learning how to fall matters. While no fall is completely risk-free, practicing good falling technique can help you move more confidently, feel more prepared when things don’t go to plan, and build habits that support a long and sustainable climbing journey. Like climbing itself, falling is a skill, and one worth practicing. 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[Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-your-favorite-dim-sum-dish-says-about-you-bouldering-edition) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-your-favorite-dim-sum-dish-says-about-you-bouldering-edition](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-your-favorite-dim-sum-dish-says-about-you-bouldering-edition) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-your-fav-climber-says-about-you) [World Indoor Climbing Competition](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/world-indoor-climbing-competition) | [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Training for Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [bouldering](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/bouldering) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [What Your Favorite Pro Climber Says About You](https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-your-fav-climber-says-about-you) By: [Movement Staff](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/movement-staff) [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-your-fav-climber-says-about-you) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-your-fav-climber-says-about-you](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/what-your-fav-climber-says-about-you) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/understanding-v-grades) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Training for Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [bouldering](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/bouldering) | [outdoor climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/outdoor-climbing) ## [Understanding V-Grades](https://blog.movementgyms.com/understanding-v-grades) By: [Movement Staff](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/movement-staff) [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/understanding-v-grades) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/understanding-v-grades](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/understanding-v-grades) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/spray-wall-101-your-most-versatile-training-tool) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Training for Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/training-for-climbing) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [bouldering](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/bouldering) ## [Spray Wall 101: Your Most Versatile Training Tool](https://blog.movementgyms.com/spray-wall-101-your-most-versatile-training-tool) By: [Kat Ku](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/kat-ku) What is a Spray Wall? 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For most of us, it’s an event that we know happens monthly, but we don’t know what happens week-to-week. Understanding what our hormones are doing is the first step in transforming what we might think of as a barrier, into a superpower. 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Look no further than Movement Gyms! With six unique locations across the DFW metroplex, we offer world-class climbing experiences for beginners and seasoned climbers alike. Each gym features top-notch bouldering and/or rope climbing terrain, yoga classes in boutique-style studios, fitness classes, cardio and weight areas, and fully-stocked gear shops. Here are some of our favorite things about each of these gyms: 1. Movement Denton: Boulder in the Heart of Historic Downtown Located in the vibrant Denton town square, our Denton gym is a bouldering paradise: - 6,000 square feet of bouldering terrain - Comprehensive climbing classes to boost your skills - Extensive training areas including Kilter Board, Moon Board, peg board, and campus boards - We love: the historic neighborhood and small town feel [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/6-must-visit-rock-climbing-gyms-in-dfw) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/6-must-visit-rock-climbing-gyms-in-dfw](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/6-must-visit-rock-climbing-gyms-in-dfw) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/level-up-your-comp-climbing-strategy) [bouldering](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/bouldering) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [Level Up Your Redpoint Comp Strategy](https://blog.movementgyms.com/level-up-your-comp-climbing-strategy) By: [Matteo Daboub Gonzalez](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/matteo-daboub-gonzalez) Just signed up for your first comp and not sure where to start? If you haven’t yet, check out our article, Comp Climbing 101, to learn about comp climbing basics. Still, the day of a redpoint comp can feel overwhelming. So many climbs and so little time – and so many decisions to make! Not to worry, we’ve created a step-by-step strategy guide to help you make key choices to maximize your competition experience. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/level-up-your-comp-climbing-strategy) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/level-up-your-comp-climbing-strategy](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/level-up-your-comp-climbing-strategy) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/competition-climbing-101) [Lead Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/lead-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [bouldering](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/bouldering) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [Competition Climbing 101](https://blog.movementgyms.com/competition-climbing-101) By: [Kat Ku](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/kat-ku) Competition climbing, or "comp" climbing as it's often called, has been on the rise in the last few years, especially since the sport made its Olympic debut back in 2020. You may have seen comp routes in your gyms and athletes crush at live events, but you might be wondering, "How exactly does competitive climbing differ from the rock climbing I'm used to?” [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/competition-climbing-101) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/competition-climbing-101](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/competition-climbing-101) [All posts](https://blog.movementgyms.com/all)[Next](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/bouldering/page/2) [Sign up for our newsletter](https://movementgyms.com/newsletter-subscriptions/) - - [Why Us](https://movementgyms.com/why-us/) - [First Visit](https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/) - [Media Center](https://movementgyms.com/media-center/) - - [Account](https://movementgyms.com/account/) - [Blog](https://blog.movementgyms.com) - [Waiver](https://movementgyms.com/waiver/) - [Memberships & Passes](https://movementgyms.com/memberships-passes/) - - [Contact Us](https://movementgyms.com/contact-us/) - [Careers](https://movementgyms.com/careers/) - [FAQs](https://movementgyms.com/first-visit/#faqs) - - [Gift Cards](https://movementgyms.com/gift-cards/) - [Privacy Policy](https://movementgyms.com/privacy-policy/) El Cap © 2021 | Site by [Vermilion Design + Digital](https://vermilion.com) [![Movement Logo](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hubfs/Logo/Movement-Logo-V-White.svg)](https://movementgyms.com)