--- title: The Sendy Times | Rock Climbing (3) description: Rock Climbing | Expand your climbing knowledge with training tips and tricks from Movement's instructors, trainers, and coaches. (3) --- [![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/tis-the-season-for-climbing-together) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) ## [Tis' the Season for Climbing Together](https://blog.movementgyms.com/tis-the-season-for-climbing-together) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) Picture this — it's the last week of December. You're not sure what day it is, pie is becoming one of the major food groups, and it's day five of hosting the parents. Doesn't a gym session sound good right about now? Read on for the ultimate guide on bringing your family and friends along with you to Movement, whether you're traveling or hosting this holiday season! [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/tis-the-season-for-climbing-together) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/tis-the-season-for-climbing-together](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/tis-the-season-for-climbing-together) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/know-the-signs-identifying-unsafe-climbing-hardware-and-supporting-the-asca) [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) | [outdoor climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/outdoor-climbing) ## [Know the Signs: Identifying Unsafe Climbing Hardware and Supporting the ASCA](https://blog.movementgyms.com/know-the-signs-identifying-unsafe-climbing-hardware-and-supporting-the-asca) By: [Hunter Price](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/hunter-price) In our gyms, everything is inspected regularly—bolts, anchors, quickdraws, you name it. But out at the crags, where there isn’t a Rockstar facilities team to back you up, it’s up to the climbing community to keep each other safe. At outdoor climbing areas, on public land, there is no routine maintenance or inspection by land management agencies, and all work is done by local volunteers. This means as climbers we are responsible for the bolts and anchors we choose to use! Thankfully, with the help of the American Safe Climbing Association (ASCA), caring for the crags you love has never been easier. 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As we head into the season of gratitude (and prime sending temperatures), here's a reminder of why we're thankful to be part of this chalk-dusted family: [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/grateful-for-climbing) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/grateful-for-climbing](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/grateful-for-climbing) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/whats-your-climbing-horoscope) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) ## [What's your Climbing Horoscope?](https://blog.movementgyms.com/whats-your-climbing-horoscope) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) Ever wonder how your zodiac sign influences your climbing style? We’ve put together a fun climbing horoscope just for you. Find out what the stars say about your next send and discover tips tailored to your sign! [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/whats-your-climbing-horoscope) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/whats-your-climbing-horoscope](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/whats-your-climbing-horoscope) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/4-cant-miss-rock-climbing-gyms-in-the-bay-area) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) ## [4 Can't-Miss Rock Climbing Gyms in the Bay Area](https://blog.movementgyms.com/4-cant-miss-rock-climbing-gyms-in-the-bay-area) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) Are you looking for the best climbing gyms in the Bay Area? With four unique locations—soon to be five—in San Francisco, Belmont, Sunnyvale, and Santa Clara, Movement Gyms provide world-class experiences for everyone, from first-time climbers to seasoned experts. Each gym offers a distinct combination of climbing terrain, fitness and yoga spaces, and a vibrant community atmosphere. 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Looking for the perfect gift for your favorite climber? We've got you covered with everything from chalk to crash pads. Here's our comprehensive guide to gifts that'll get any climber psyched - whether they're projecting their first V2 or crushing 5.13. 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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. 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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. [Read More](https://blog.movementgyms.com/flow-and-fitness-optimize-your-climbing-performance-by-harnessing-your-menstrual-cycle) Share - Close - - - [mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/flow-and-fitness-optimize-your-climbing-performance-by-harnessing-your-menstrual-cycle](mailto:?body=https://blog.movementgyms.com/flow-and-fitness-optimize-your-climbing-performance-by-harnessing-your-menstrual-cycle) [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.movementgyms.com/6-must-visit-rock-climbing-gyms-in-dfw) [Rock Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/rock-climbing) | [Climbing Community](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/climbing-community) | [bouldering](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/bouldering) ## [6 Must-Visit Rock Climbing Gyms in DFW: Movement's Ultimate Guide](https://blog.movementgyms.com/6-must-visit-rock-climbing-gyms-in-dfw) By: [Movement Staff](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/movement-staff) Are you looking for the best rock climbing gyms in Dallas-Fort Worth? 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/climbing-high-tips-for-conquering-3300-vertical-feet) [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) | [Comp Climbing](https://blog.movementgyms.com/topic/comp-climbing) ## [Climbing High: Tips for Conquering 3,300 Vertical Feet](https://blog.movementgyms.com/climbing-high-tips-for-conquering-3300-vertical-feet) By: [Movement](https://blog.movementgyms.com/author/ryankolalis) 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!) 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