--- title: The Sendy Times | Climbing Tips description: Climbing Tips | 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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It gets blood moving to the muscles that are about to work, improves your range of motion, and sets the tone for a better session overall. The good news is that it doesn't need to take long; 5 to 15 minutes of purposeful movement to get your breath going before you climb, lift, or flow makes a real difference in how your body performs and recovers. Not to mention you get to explore all the fun tools and machines Movement has to offer. Here are five cardio warm-ups worth adding to your rotation. 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One happens on a mat, the other on a wall. But spend enough time doing both, and the connection becomes obvious. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/why-combining-yoga-and-climbing-creates-a-more-balanced-fitness-routine) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/why-combining-yoga-and-climbing-creates-a-more-balanced-fitness-routine](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/why-combining-yoga-and-climbing-creates-a-more-balanced-fitness-routine) ![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. 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[Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/new-to-climbing-heres-what-everyone-worries-about) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/new-to-climbing-heres-what-everyone-worries-about](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/new-to-climbing-heres-what-everyone-worries-about) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-fall-when-bouldering-landing-techniques-downclimbing-tips) [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [Start Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/start-climbing) | [bouldering](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/bouldering) | [Climbing Technique](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-technique) ## [How to Fall When Bouldering: Landing Techniques & Downclimbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-fall-when-bouldering-landing-techniques-downclimbing-tips) By: [Erin Ergun](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/erin-ergun) One of the first things you learn when bouldering is that eventually—you fall. 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. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-fall-when-bouldering-landing-techniques-downclimbing-tips) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-fall-when-bouldering-landing-techniques-downclimbing-tips](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-fall-when-bouldering-landing-techniques-downclimbing-tips) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/peak-performance-team-movements-adult-climbing-coaching-program-explained) [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [Climbing Techniques](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-techniques) ## [Peak Performance Team: Movement's Adult Climbing Coaching Program Explained](https://blog.movementgyms.com/peak-performance-team-movements-adult-climbing-coaching-program-explained) By: [Hunter Price](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/hunter-price) Something we're all aware of in the climbing world is just how much of a community sport it is. Your best sessions are almost always the ones where you're surrounded by a crew that builds off each other's energy. We wanted to take that idea one step further. We took the exceptional coaching we already offer in our youth team programs and built something for the adults in our gyms, too. A community that keeps the energy of a great climbing group and infuses it with intentional coaching and real training structure. That's Peak Performance Team. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/peak-performance-team-movements-adult-climbing-coaching-program-explained) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/peak-performance-team-movements-adult-climbing-coaching-program-explained](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/peak-performance-team-movements-adult-climbing-coaching-program-explained) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/high-volume-vs-low-volume-understanding-volume-in-climbing-shoes) [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) ## [High Volume vs Low Volume: Understanding Volume in Climbing Shoes](https://blog.movementgyms.com/high-volume-vs-low-volume-understanding-volume-in-climbing-shoes) By: [Erin Ergun](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/erin-ergun) How your climbing shoes fit can make the difference between a great session and a down-right painful one. A well-fitting pair of shoes keeps your heel locked in, your foot supported, and allows your movement on the wall to be the focus. Many shoe fit issues come down to one overlooked factor: volume. 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It helps keep your hands dry so you can stay focused on the next move—especially when the holds get a little more demanding. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/hunting-for-the-right-climbing-chalk) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/hunting-for-the-right-climbing-chalk](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/hunting-for-the-right-climbing-chalk) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-care-for-your-climbing-shoes) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [Climbing Gear](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-gear) ## [How to Care for Your Climbing Shoes](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-care-for-your-climbing-shoes) By: [Movement Gyms](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/movement-gyms) Let's face it—climbing shoes can get funky. While your climbing partner may not be running for the hills, there's a good chance they can detect the faint aroma of French cheeses emanating from your neglected footwear. The good news is that a few simple steps can take your shoes from funky to fresh. Let's dive in. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-care-for-your-climbing-shoes) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-care-for-your-climbing-shoes](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-care-for-your-climbing-shoes) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/open-hand-full-crimp-and-three-finger-drag-what-they-are-and-why-they-matter) [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [Climbing Technique](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-technique) ## [Open Hand, Full Crimp, and Three-Finger Drag: What They Are and Why They Matter](https://blog.movementgyms.com/open-hand-full-crimp-and-three-finger-drag-what-they-are-and-why-they-matter) By: [Hunter Price](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/hunter-price) If you've been climbing for a little while, you've probably heard someone mention crimping or even been told to stop doing it so much. And if you're newer, you might not have thought much about your grip at all. You're just holding on however you can. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/open-hand-full-crimp-and-three-finger-drag-what-they-are-and-why-they-matter) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/open-hand-full-crimp-and-three-finger-drag-what-they-are-and-why-they-matter](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/open-hand-full-crimp-and-three-finger-drag-what-they-are-and-why-they-matter) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-start-lead-climbing-3-beginner-friendly-tips) [Lead Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/lead-climbing) | [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Climbing Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-tips) | [Climbing Technique](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-technique) ## [How to Start Lead Climbing: 3 Beginner-Friendly Tips](https://blog.movementgyms.com/how-to-start-lead-climbing-3-beginner-friendly-tips) By: [Erin Ergun](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/erin-ergun) So you’ve been putting in the reps top roping, building confidence, and eyeing those draws on the wall. Lead climbing can be an exciting and rewarding next step in your climbing journey. Leading challenges you both physically and mentally, and because it comes with more risk than top rope, learning the right systems, building good habits, and having a solid belay partner really matters. The good news? You don’t have to rush into it. Like any new climbing skill, learning to lead climb safely is all about progression. In this guide, we’ll walk you through three approachable ways to start lead climbing to build your skills, confidence, and comfort on the wall. 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